EVALUATION OF CLINICO-RADIOLOGICAL AND LABORATORY PARAMETERS IN DENGUE AND ITS CORRELATION WITH HOSPITAL STAY AND OUTCOME

Abstract

Dengue fever remains a significant public health concern, particularly in tropical regions. This study aims to evaluate the clinico-radiological and laboratory parameters in patients diagnosed with dengue and to analyze their correlations with hospital stay duration and clinical outcomes. Methods: A cohort of 108 patients was retrospectively reviewed, assessing key clinical features, laboratory findings (e.g., hematocrit, platelet count), and imaging results. Statistical analyses, including correlation coefficients, were employed to determine associations between these parameters and hospital length-of-stay, as well as patient outcomes (recovery, complications, mortality). Results: Preliminary findings indicate that specific laboratory markers, particularly thrombocytopenia and elevated hematocrit, AST, ALT, ALP are significantly associated with prolonged hospitalization and severe dengue. Furthermore, radiological evaluations often provided additional early insights into the severity of the disease and potential complications. Conclusion: The results underscore the importance of comprehensive clinical assessment and the integration of radiological and laboratory data in the management of dengue patients. These insights aim to enhance predictive models for disease progression, enabling more effective  and prompt interventions and resource allocation in clinical settings. Further multicentric studies are recommended to validate these findings and explore the implications for patient management strategies.