Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of Dengue patients.
| Total No. of Cases (NS1+) | PCR Positive | PCR Negative |
|---|---|---|
| 343 | 293 (85%) | 50 (15%) |
| Gender | No. (%) | No. (%) |
| Male (213) | 184 (63%) | 29 (58%) |
| Female (130) | 109 (37%) | 21 (42%) |
| Age groups (Years) | ||
| 0–10 | 4 (1.3%) | 1 (2%) |
| 11–20 | 62 (21%) | 8 (16%) |
| 21–30 | 94 (32%) | 17 (34%) |
| 31–40 | 54 (18%) | 13 (26%) |
| 41–50 | 53 (18%) | 8 (16%) |
| >50 | 26 (9%) | 3 (6%) |
| Clinical Symptoms | ||
| Total available data = 223 patients | ||
| Fever | 218 (98%) | |
| Myalgia | 210 (94%) | |
| Backache | 156 (70%) | |
| Hematological Markers | ||
| Total available data = 144 patients | ||
| Platelet Count | ≤150,000 = 129 (89%) ≥150,000 = 15 (11%) |
|
| Hematocrit Level | <40 = 96 (67%) 41–45 = 32 (22%) >45 = 15 (10%) |
NS1: non-structural protein-1; PCR: Polymerase Chain Reaction.