Per vaginal bleeding in dengue
Author Information
Author(s): Wijewickrama Ananda, Kuruppu Heshan, Idampitiya Damayanthi, Wickramanayake Rivindu, Kottahachchi Anagi, Jayamali Jeewantha, Chathurangika Padukkage Harshani, Senatilleke Nushara, Warnakulasuriya Navanjana, Jeewandara Chandima, Malavige Gathsaurie Neelika
Primary Institution: National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Angoda, Sri Lanka
Hypothesis
What is the frequency and impact of per vaginal bleeding in women with dengue?
Conclusion
Per vaginal bleeding is associated with worse disease outcomes in women with dengue.
Supporting Evidence
- 28 out of 288 women reported per vaginal bleeding.
- 42.85% of those with PV bleeding developed dengue hemorrhagic fever.
- Women with PV bleeding were more likely to experience abdominal pain and vomiting.
- Those with PV bleeding had a higher likelihood of requiring blood transfusions.
Takeaway
This study looked at women with dengue and found that those who had vaginal bleeding were more likely to get sicker.
Methodology
288 adult female patients were recruited and monitored for clinical features and laboratory investigations during their hospital stay.
Potential Biases
Potential biases in patient selection and reporting of symptoms.
Limitations
The study may not fully capture all complications related to PV bleeding due to limited data.
Participant Demographics
Adult female patients aged over 18 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.06
Confidence Interval
95% CI 0.98 to 5.1
Statistical Significance
p=0.06
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