Study of clinical profile of dengue fever and correlation with NS1 antigen and IGM antibody test

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-31
Author(s):  
Bela H Shah ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 2095-2101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stuart D. Blacksell ◽  
Richard G. Jarman ◽  
Mark S. Bailey ◽  
Ampai Tanganuchitcharnchai ◽  
Kemajittra Jenjaroen ◽  
...  

ABSTRACTSix assays were evaluated in this study to determine their suitability for the diagnosis of acute dengue infection using samples from 259 Sri Lankan patients with acute fevers (99 confirmed dengue cases and 160 patients with other confirmed acute febrile illnesses): (i) the Merlin dengue fever IgG & IgM combo device (Merlin), (ii) the Standard Diagnostics Dengue Duo nonstructural 1 (NS1) antigen and IgG/IgM combo device (Standard Diagnostics, South Korea), (iii) the Biosynex Immunoquick dengue fever IgG and IgM (Biosynex, France) assay, (iv) the Bio-Rad NS1 antigen strip (Bio-Rad, France), (v) the Panbio Dengue Duo IgG/IgM Cassette (Inverness, Australia), and (vi) the Panbio dengue NS1 antigen strip (Inverness, Australia). The median number of days of fever prior to admission sample collection was 5 days (interquartile range, 3 to 7 days). Sensitivity and specificity of the NS1 antigen tests ranged from 49 to 59% and from 93 to 99%, respectively, and sensitivity and sensitivity of the IgM antibody test ranged from 71 to 80% and from 46 to 90%, respectively. Combining the NS1 antigen and IgM antibody results from the Standard Diagnostics Dengue Duo test gave the best compromise of sensitivity and specificity (93% and 89%, respectively) and provided the best sensitivity in patients presenting at different times after fever onset. The Merlin IgM/IgG antibody tests correctly classified 64% and 86% of the primary and secondary dengue infection cases, respectively, and the Standard Diagnostics IgM/IgG antibody tests correctly classified 71% and 83% of the primary and secondary dengue infection cases, respectively. This study provides strong evidence of the value of combining dengue antigen- and antibody-based test results in the rapid diagnostic test (RDT) format for the acute diagnosis of dengue.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 30-37
Author(s):  
Mahesh Ahirrao ◽  
Ashish Patil ◽  
Anjali Kurup

Background: Dengue is an arthropod borne viral hemorrhagic fever. It is a major public health concern throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Objectives: To study clinical profile and laboratory findings of dengue infection in children. Materials and Methods: Children up to the age of 15 years who were confirmed serologically dengue positive (either positive NS1 antigen or positive IgM antibody by ELISA method were included in study. Total 100 patients were studied. Pre tested, semi structured questionnaire were developed and used for data collection. Result and Discussion: In current study, maximum patients were found in Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) group (68%), followed by Dengue Fever (25%). Fever was most common clinical manifestation. Maximum patients in this study were in 10 to 15 years of age group, male being more commonly affected. Thrombocytopenia and leukopenia were present in 90% and 69% of patients respectively. Conclusion: School going children were more exposed to mosquito bites during day time school activities, thus maximum patients were from 10 to 15 years of age group. In early diagnosis of dengue fever, ELISA NS1 antigen is seen more promisable. When used in combination with ELISA IgM antibody, it significantly improves the diagnostic algorithm. Thrombocytopenia is more consistent feature of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) and Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS). Key words: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF), Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS), ELISA NS1 antigen, ELISA IgM antibody.


Author(s):  
Dr. Tanajee Zade ◽  
Dr. K. Srinivas ◽  
Dr. Akshay Berad

Dengue fever is an acute febrile arboviral disease affecting tropical & subtropical regions of the world. Dengue infection produces a spectrum of clinical illness, ranging from an asymptomatic to its most severe form like dengue haemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome. In view of high morbidity and mortality, it is imperative to have a rapid and sensitive laboratory assay for early detection of the dengue infection. The newer parameter NS1 antigen has gained a lot of interest for early diagnosis of the disease. Detection of non-structural antigen (NS1 Ag), IgM and IgG antibody may help in the early diagnosis. The present study was conducted in a RIMS Adilabad, tertiary care hospital & medical college in the Department of  General Medicine. A total of 100 serum samples were processed from suspected cases of dengue fever by using dengue test for detection of NS1 antigen and IgG antibodies. Platelet counts of all these cases were noted. . Of these 100 subjects 85 were serologically proved to have dengue illness, 57 patients were NS1 antigen positive, 28 patients were IgM antibody positive patients. As the NS1 antigen is detectable in blood from day one after onset of fever, its assay is an effective tool for early diagnosis of dengue infection so as to avoid complications. Key words:  Dengue, NS1 Antigen, IgM antibody, Platelet


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 47-51
Author(s):  
Mamatha Tittamegalapalya Ramalingaiah ◽  
Jeetendra Kumar Jogihalli Mood ◽  
Satyanarayana Narayanashetty ◽  
Rashmi Madappa Bhuvaneshappa

Background: Dengue is an acute infectious febrile illness characterised by thrombocytopenia and platelet dysfunction leading to bleeding manifestations. Vitamin B12 is required for platelet production in the bone marrow. So, deficiency of vitamin B12 in dengue patients can have severe thrombocytopenia. Aims and Objective: Study was aimed to know the clinical profile of dengue fever patients and to correlate serum vitamin B12 level with severity of thrombocytopenia, platelet transfusion and duration of hospital stay. Materials and Methods: This observational study was done on dengue patients for period of 3 months January 2020 to March 2020. Confirmed cases of dengue fever with NS 1 Ag positive & Ig M antibody positive were included in the study. Patient with sepsis, underlying malignancy, autoimmune disorder, hematological disorder, drugs causing thrombocytopenia were excluded from the study. Appropriate statistical methods were applied. Results: Total 50 subjects were included. Majority of subjects were in the age group 31 to 40 years. 50% were males and females respectively. Most common clinical feature was fever and bleeding manifestations. Mean Vitamin B12 was significantly lower among those with severe thrombocytopenia and highest among those with no thrombocytopenia., there was significant difference in mean Platelet transfusion and duration of hospital stay with respect to severity of Platelet count. Conclusion: Dengue fever patients with vitamin B 12 deficiency had moderate to severe thrombocytopenia and more bleeding manifestations. Those patients required more platelet transfusion and increased duration of hospital stay.


2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-45
Author(s):  
Brinda J ◽  
Sankar Selvaraj ◽  
John Christopher Ponnaian ◽  
Chandrashekar Madhu ◽  
Benitta Mary Redleene ◽  
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2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 2265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Senthil Kumar K. ◽  
Rajendran N. K. ◽  
Ajith Brabhukumar C.

Background: In India, dengue epidemics are becoming more frequent (WHO, 2008). The majority of dengue viral infections are self-limiting, but complications may cause high morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study is to assess the clinical profile of the dengue infection in children less than 15 years of age and to evaluate the outcomes of dengue fever from March 2017 to July 2017 at the Pediatric Department of Karuna Medical College, the tertiary care hospital in Palakkad.Methods: In this retrospective study, medical records were reviewed and analyzed. Patients with suspected dengue infection were classified further into 2 groups, Dengue fever (probable dengue, dengue with warning signs) and ‘Severe Dengue’ (dengue hemorrhagic fever and/or dengue shock syndrome (DHF/DSS) according to WHO.Results: A total of 77 cases were classified into 67 (87%) non-severe and 10 (13%) severe dengue cases. The most common age of presentation was above 10 yrs. The mean age of admission was 8.9 yrs. The most common presenting symptom was fever seen in 93% followed by vomiting in 68%. Elevation in Aspartate transaminase (SGOT) and thrombocytopenia were found in 32.4 %.Conclusions: High grade fever, vomiting, abdominal pain and skin rash with normal or low platelet count were the presenting features. Early diagnosis, monitoring and prompt supportive management can reduce mortality.


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