Clinical profile of atypical manifestations of dengue fever in children

Abstract

Objectives: The objective of the study is to study the clinical profile and outcome of atypical manifestations of dengue fever in children. Methods: A case series study design was conducted in S.Nijalingappa Medical College & H.S.K Hospital, Bagalkot. A detailed history was compiled, as well as the current complaints. The study subjects clinical progress was tracked until they were discharged. In all of the cases, basic tests such as a full Haemogram, Dengue serology and Daily Platelet count and Hematocrit were performed. Other tests such as LFT, USG Abdomen, Chest X-ray, ECG, 2D-ECHO and MRI brain are performed as needed in cases of Severe Dengue / Atypical symptoms. Results: The study covered 100 instances, with males accounting for 52 percent and females for 48 percent. Dengue fever, dengue fever without warning signs, and severe dengue were found in 29 percent, 43 percent, and 28 percent of the cases, respectively, in this study. Atypical signs were seen in more than half of the cases (59%) out of 100. We had 8 cases of severe dengue with SGPT/SGOT above 1000 IU in our study and two of them had Fulminant Hepatic Failure with the highest SGPT value of 6500 IU.