Pediatrics & Therapeutics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0665
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2161-0665
+44 1478 350008
Jeia Pondoc
Philippines
Research Article
Clinical and Demographic Profile of Pediatric Patients with Dengue Fever Admitted in Three Hospitals in Tagbilaran City
Author(s): Anabella Salise Oncog and Jeia PondocAnabella Salise Oncog and Jeia Pondoc
Objective: To determine the epidemiological and clinical features of pediatric patients with laboratory confirmed dengue infection in Bohol. Methodology: This is a retrospective epidemiological study. The charts of children 0-14 years of age who were admitted to Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Hospital, Ramiro Community Hospital and Medical Mission Group- Cooperative Hospital for laboratory-confirmed dengue disease from January 2010 to December 2012 were reviewed. The age, gender, residence, clinical signs and symptoms, as well as outcome on discharge were noted and tabulated. Frequencies and percentages were computed for nominal data. Results: There were 540 patients enrolled in the study. Results showed that dengue infection was most prevalent in children 4 to 7 years old. Dengue infection was also noted to be more frequent among female children. Tagbil.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0665.1000332