Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever in Adults: A Study in Chennai
Author Information
Author(s): Bhaskar M. Emmanuel, Moorthy Swathy Kumar N., Senthil Arthur Preetam
Primary Institution: Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute
Hypothesis
The study aims to observe the clinical presentation and factors associated with mortality due to dengue hemorrhagic fever among adults in Chennai.
Conclusion
Dengue hemorrhagic fever is spreading across all age groups in Chennai, and the mortality rate observed was 14%.
Supporting Evidence
- 14% of the patients died during the study.
- Patients with renal failure and refractory shock had a higher mortality risk.
- Symptoms included fever, myalgia, and bleeding tendencies.
Takeaway
Dengue can make people very sick, and in this study, many adults got really sick and some even died from it.
Methodology
The study included adult patients admitted with dengue hemorrhagic fever, following WHO case definitions, and involved clinical assessments and laboratory tests.
Potential Biases
There may be bias due to the focus on severe cases, potentially overlooking milder cases.
Limitations
The study may have selection bias as it only included patients with severe illness.
Participant Demographics
Patients were adults aged over 18, with a mean age of 33 years, and an equal proportion of males and females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P<0.001 for several factors associated with mortality.
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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