Table 2.
Characteristics of dengue patients (n=219) enrolled in observational study.
| Indicator | N | Mean Age ± 3SE | Mortality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | 219 (100) | 29.33 ± 2.5 | 3 (1.37) (+ 1 IUFD) |
| Gender | |||
| Female | 71 (32.4) | 34.8 ± 4.8 | 0 |
| Male | 148 (67.6) | 26.7 ± 2.6 | 3 (2.03) |
| Classification of patients as per WHO 1997 | |||
| Dengue Fever | 162 (74.0) | 29.7 ± 2.8 | 0 |
| Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever | 39 (17.8) | 29.7 ± 5.5 | 2 (28.6) |
| Dengue Shock Syndrome | 18 (8.2) | 31.5 ± 10.5 | 1 (25.0) |
| Classification of patients as per WHO 2009 | |||
| Dengue fever without warning signs | 39 (17.8) | 27.9 ± 6.6 | 0 |
| Dengue with warning signs | 153 (69.9) | 28.2 ± 2.8 | 0 |
| Severe Dengue | 27 (12.3) | 32.1 ± 8.1 | 3 (11.1) |
| Co-morbidities | |||
| Pregnancy | 4 (1.8) | 30 ± 14.7 | One IUFD |
| Anaemia (Mild to moderate grade) | 27 (12.3) | 37.2 ± 8.6 | 1 (3.7) |
| Hypertension | 13 (5.9) | 47.1± 7.1 | 1 (7.7) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 13 (5.9) | 48.7 ± 5.5 | 1 (7.7) |
| Bronchial Asthma | 5 (2.3) | 44.8 ± 16.5 | 0 |
| Hypothyroidism on supplemental L-Thyroxine | 4 (1.8) | 42.3 ± 7.8 | 0 |
| Smokers | 11 (5) | 36.6 ± 9.9 | 0 |
| Chronic Alcoholics | 12 (5.5) | 34.0 ± 9.9 | 1 (8.3) |
| Obesity | 3 (1.4) | 49.3 ± 3.6 | 0 |
| Malnourishment | 1 (0.5) | - | 0 |
IUFD:Intra-uterine fetal death, WHO:World Health Organization.