Surveillance of Zika virus infection: The experience of an adult tertiary care hospital in Singapore

2020 ◽

Vol 06 (01) ◽

pp. 20-24

Author(s):

Abhishek U Bicholkar ◽

Keyword(s):

Virus Infection ◽

Zika Virus ◽

Medical Curriculum ◽

Virus Disease ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Emerging Diseases ◽

Basic Knowledge ◽

Mosquito Vector ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Zika Virus Infection

Background:Among the emerging diseases, Zika virus (ZIKV) disease, a vector-borne health problem, has recently become a major VBD of international concern in low and middle income countries. In India, the first four proven cases of ZIKV were reported in 2017 followed by major outbreaks in the States of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and awareness of Resident doctors in Goa towards managing ZVD in a tertiary care hospital in Goa. Methods:The present hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among Resident doctors of Goa Medical College and Hospital. A total of 188 Resident doctors from various Departments were interviewed to obtain details regarding personal characteristics and their knowledge regarding the Zika virus disease. Result:A high number i.e. 139 (73.9%) of the Resident doctors were aware of the mosquito vector that transmits Zika disease.Only 23 (12.4%) of theResident doctors were aware of the common symptoms and signs seen in cases of Zika virus disease. A majority of the Resident doctors i.e. 154 (81.9%) were aware of the most common adverse outcome of maternal Zika virus infection. A high number i.e. 183 (97.3%) Resident doctors correctly said that Zika virus disease can be prevented and 180 (95.7%) of the Resident doctors were aware of the preventive measures for Zika virus infection. Conclusion:The knowledge of Resident doctors in Goa regarding the Zika virus disease is low especially regarding the modes of transmission, signs and symptoms and diagnosis of the Zika infection. It is necessary that basic knowledge and training regarding the Zika virus disease should be included in the current medical curriculum. Regular CME programs on ZVD for the training of the Resident doctors and trainee medical doctors must be conducted.

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Hepatitis B Virus Infection: Knowledge and Awareness Among the Patients Admitted in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh

Viral Hepatitis Journal ◽

10.4274/vhd.galenos.2018.0016 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 6-13

Author(s):

Nahida Zafrin ◽

M.A. Sattar Sarkar ◽

Md. Motlabur Rahman ◽

Umma Salma ◽

Tania Mahbub ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hepatitis B Virus ◽

Virus Infection ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Hepatitis B Virus Infection ◽

B Virus

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Are the medical interns ready to deal with the treatment, prevention and control of Nipah virus infection at the tertiary care hospital?

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care ◽

10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_524_19 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (11) ◽

pp. 3653

Author(s):

AbhaySubhashrao Nirgude ◽

H Pavithra ◽

AG Balakrishna ◽

Nihala Bijali ◽

TM Revathi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Virus Infection ◽

Prevention And Control ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Nipah Virus ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Medical Interns ◽

And Control

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Sero-prevalence of unvaccinated adolescent girls susceptible to rubella virus infection seen in a tertiary care hospital of Patna, Bihar, India

International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20201790 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (5) ◽

pp. 1972

Author(s):

Dipali Prasad ◽

Nidhi Prasad ◽

Vidyut Prakash ◽

Sadia Parveen ◽

Urvashi Mishra

Keyword(s):

Virus Infection ◽

Adolescent Girls ◽

Rubella Virus ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Rubella Infection ◽

Area Of Interest ◽

Rubella Virus Infection

Background: Rubella infection occurring during early pregnancy results in congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). WHO estimates that worldwide more than 100,000 children are born with CRS each year and most of them are in the developing countries. For assessing population immunity against rubella, sero-surveys are generally recommended among adolescent girls and reproductive age female. In India, sero-surveys conducted by different authors have indicated that about 10-30% of adolescent females are susceptible to rubella infection. Adolescent girls are selected because they are at a critical stage of child bearing age and their immunity against Rubella infection is the particular area of interest. objective of this study was to estimate the sero-prevalence of unvaccinated adolescent girls susceptible to Rubella virus infection attending a tertiary care hospital of Patna and then accordingly counsel for vaccination.Methods: A total 150 adolescent girls in the age group of 10-19 years who had not received MMR vaccine were included in the study. Serum IgG antibody titer for rubella was estimated by the ELISA method.Results: A total 65.33% of the adolescent girls were found to be rubella seropositive and (34.67%) were seronegative. The urban adolescent girls had a higher seropositivity of 85.2% as compared to rural adolescent girls.Conclusions: The study indicates that a substantial number of adolescents (34.67%) are seronegative and hence susceptible to rubella infection.

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