Analysis of essential hematological parameters and nutrient levels of dengue patients aiming for quick recovery and sustainable immunity

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Author Details : Swapan Banerjee*, Urvashi Sharma, Virender Pal Kaur

Volume : 10, Issue : 1, Year : 2024

Article Page : 55-61

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmmtd.2024.010

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Abstract

Purpose: Dengue is one of the common public health issues globally where laboratory diagnostic test values of patients are primarily focused on hematological parameters. Micronutrients equally take a role in quick recovery, and active cum passive immunity is not mainly considered during and post-recovery of patients. 
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study with a purposive sampling method was applied using pretested close-ended questionnaires and laboratory data (soft copies/hard copies) of participants admitted to hospitals or nursing homes within the North -24 Paraganas district from November 2021 to October 2022. 110 male and female patients of 40-60 years reported dengue fever (non-hospitalized cases), and dengue hemorrhagic fever (hospitalized cases) was considered based on 15 variables. STATA version 18.0 software analyzed data using multivariate regression and range plots.
Results: The Cronbach’s alpha value was 0.72, and the consolidated probability value shows 0.01 (p<0 p=0.05> Conclusion: The study concludes that micronutrients like calcium, protein, vitamin D, etc., are often considered secondary recommendations in dengue treatment. A balanced, nutrient-rich diet for dengue patients is needed to maintain sustained immunity by extensively monitoring calcium, vitamin D, and total protein intake during and after recovery.

Keywords: Dengue fever, Dengue hemorrhagic fever, Dengue diet, Micronutrients, Immunity

How to cite : Banerjee S, Sharma U, Kaur V P, Analysis of essential hematological parameters and nutrient levels of dengue patients aiming for quick recovery and sustainable immunity. IP Int J Med Microbiol Trop Dis 2024;10(1):55-61

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