Prevalence of acute jaundice syndrome (AJS) in Rajshahi, Bangladesh: A sociodemographic and clinical manifestation

Abstract Background The present study was designed to determine the outbreak pattern, diagnosis and treatment of jaundice patients at Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Methods A total of 1151 students living near the University of Rajshahi were included in the sample. Jaundice syndromes were determined by physiological and laboratory tests. Blood and urine were tested to confirm the pathophysiology by an automated clinical chemistry analyzer. Results Among the total number of tested patients, 27.28% and 72.72% had jaundice-positivity and negativity, respectively. Jaundice-positive patients had the highest average alanine transaminase (ALT) level (1312.67 ± 1.32 U/L), and the total bilirubin level was 2.08 ± 0.70 mg/dL for adults. Conclusion The present study provides vital information about the patterns of jaundice outbreaks, prompt diagnosis and effective control measures to protect students' health and the whole community.