Co-Existance of Dengue Fever And Malaria In Patients Presenting With Febrile Ilness
10.15520/jmbas.v6i8.143
Abstract
Objective: To determine the co-existence of dengue fever and malaria in patients presenting with febrile illness.
Introduction: Malaria is world’s most widespread infection. It occurs throughout most of the tropical regions of
the world. Plasmodium falciparum predominates in Africa, plasmodium vivax is more common in Central America,
plasmodium malariae is found in most endemic areas, especially throughout Africa, plasmodium ovale is unusual
outside of Africa and comprises <1% of isolates. The rationale of this study is to confirm d ual i nfections (malaria
and dengue) in our setup in order to treat and prevent complications of co-existing disease. Secondly, both diseases
are associated with bleeding disorder hence by making proper diagnosis we can prevent risk of bleeding.
Material And Methods: A cross sectional study was done at Department of Medicine, Shaikh Zayed Medical
Complex, Lahore. The time duration of the study was from 5-10-2016 to 5-4-2017. This study a total of 150
patients were observed. By taking all aseptic measures 3ml blood was taken in three bottles (one CBC and two
serum bottles). One serum bottle was clearly marked with hospital number and patient name and sent to the
outside laboratory in order to check Anti Brucella antibodies, typhidot test and Paul Bunnel and Monospot test of
Infectious mononucleosis. 2nd serum bottle was clearly marked with hospital number and patient name and sent to
the laboratory in order to check dengue virus antigen, dengue serology, CBC bottle was sent to check malaria
parasite by making thick and thin films. Results: In the present study mean age of study patients was 40.02 +
14.4 years. The female and male gender proportions were 61% and 39% respectively. Our study concludes that
the co-existence of dengue fever and malaria was 19% in patients presenting with febrile illness.
Conclusion: Our study concludes that the co-existence of dengue fever and malaria was 19% in patients presenting
with febrile illness.
How to Cite
Muhammad Samsoor Zarak, Jaffar Khan, Maham Malik, Noman Ul Haq, Aqeel Nasim, Sohail Riaz, Muhammad Saood, Saliha kakar, Hamaiyal sana, Zara Arshad, Asad Ullah (2018). Co-Existance of Dengue Fever And Malaria In Patients Presenting With Febrile Ilness. Journal of Medical Biomedical and Applied Sciences , Vol. 6 No. 8 (2018) , 125-130 . https://doi.org/10.15520/jmbas.v6i8.143