Per vaginal bleeding and dengue severity
Author Information
Author(s): Wijewickrama Ananda, Kuruppu Heshan, Idampitiya Damayanthi, Wickramanayake Rivindu, Kottahachchi Anagi Shakya, Jayamali Jeewantha, Chathurangika Padukkage Harshani, Senatilleke Nushara, Warnakulasuriya Navanjana, Jeewandara Chandima, Malavige Gathsaurie Neelika
Primary Institution: National Institute of Infectious Diseases Sri Lanka
Hypothesis
What is the frequency and impact of per vaginal bleeding in women with dengue?
Conclusion
PV bleeding is linked to worse disease outcomes in dengue patients.
Supporting Evidence
- 9.72% of women reported PV 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.
Takeaway
Some women with dengue have vaginal bleeding, and it might make their illness worse.
Methodology
288 adult female patients were recruited, and clinical features and lab investigations were recorded during hospital admission.
Potential Biases
Potential biases in patient selection and reporting of symptoms.
Limitations
The study may not have captured all relevant complications and outcomes.
Participant Demographics
Adult female patients, including those of reproductive age.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.06
Confidence Interval
95% CI 0.98 to 5.1
Statistical Significance
p=0.06
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