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Paper Title: A Study on common etiology of infections in Pyrexia of Unknown Origin at a tertiary care hospital
Authors Name: Dr.Manimozhi.J.S , Dr.Shailaja Rani.M , Dr.Jyothi Lakshmi.G
Unique Id: IJSDR2304220
Published In: Volume 8 Issue 4, April-2023
Abstract: Pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) is a clinical syndrome that may result from various etiologies which was characterized by prolonged fever without the signs or symptoms indicative of a well defined disease process. The symptoms and differential diagnosis of these diseases are similar, making accurate clinical diagnosis difficult without laboratory confirmation. Etiology of PUO varies from vector borne (Malaria, dengue, Chikungunya) ,Bacterial infection (Enteric fever, Urinary tract infection, Blood stream infections). There are only few studies on Pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) available from India. The objective of this study is to identify the common causes of infections in Pyrexia of Unknown origin . This cross sectional study was carried out among Six thousand six hundred and thirty seven patients from January to December 2022 at a tertiary hospital. Blood collected for serological tests including WIDAL, HbsAg , HCV , ELISA for Dengue, Malaria and Chikungunya. Blood cultures for suspected blood borne infections .Urine collected from suspected Urinary tract infection patients. Of the Six thousand six hundred and thirty seven samples , Five hundred and thirteen were positive for Dengue , three hundred and seven were positive for WIDAL, hundred and fifty six positive blood cultures , hundred and forty two were positive for urinary tract infection , eight positive for malaria, five positive for chikungunya and three positive for hepatitis. This study was done for a duration of one year, therefore we could compare the sample load with the change in climatic conditions. The knowledge about common etiologies and their prevalence will help in proper planning of clinical management and for implementing preventive measure like proper sanitation and vector control.
Keywords: Pyrexia of unknown origin , Infectious disease , WIDAL , Dengue , Blood cultures
Cite Article: "A Study on common etiology of infections in Pyrexia of Unknown Origin at a tertiary care hospital", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 4, page no.1363 - 1367, April-2023, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2304220.pdf
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Publication Details: Published Paper ID: IJSDR2304220
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Published In: Volume 8 Issue 4, April-2023
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