A study of clinical and random blood sugar profile along with the extent of renal involvement in patients of dengue infection presenting at a tertiary care hospital in rohilkhand region

Dengue is one of the most commonly occuring epidemic in rohilkhand region. Many studies are available with regards to the effects of dengue virus on haematological profile and hepatic involvement of patients. We in this research paper aim to study the effects of dengue infection on renal function, electrolyte profile and random blood sugar profile. We found that males were predominantly affected (73.3%). Most patients belonged to 15-45yr age group (85.5%). The incidence of DF, DHF, DSS were 64.4%, 26.7% and 8.9% respectively. Fever (100%) followed by headache (68.8%) was most common symptom. Malena (17.8%) followed by petechial rash (12.2%) and hematuria (3.3%) was most common hemorrhagic manifestation. Thrombocytopenia (platelet < 1lac/mm3) was present in 79% of patients. IgM antibody positive was seen in 40% patients and IgM was weekly positive in 15.5% patients. Serum sodium was normal in 71%, hypernatremia and hyponatremia was seen in 1 patient each (out of 90). Serum potassium was normal in 76.7% cases and hyperkalemia and hypokalemia was seen in 7.7% and 15.6% patients. Random blood sugar was elevated in 11% patients. Blood urea & serum creatinine was found elevated in 25.6% and 13.3% respectively. 3 patient died (out of 90) and only 1 patient required hemodialysis.