Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the maternal and foetal consequences of dengue fever in pregnant women. Material and methods: The current research included a total of one hundred pregnant individuals who were both clinically and serologically diagnosed with dengue fever. Dengue IgM ELISA was used so that a confirmed diagnosis of dengue fever could be attained. Everyone who agreed to participate in the research did so after providing their written informed permission. The following parameters were recorded: gestational age, parity of the mother, symptoms present at the time of diagnosis, platelet count, and haemoglobin concentration at the time of diagnosis. Results: Platelet count <20000 was observed in 11, 20000-50000 in 23, 50000- 100000 in 21, 1 lakh- 1.5 lakh in 34 and >1.5 lakh in 11 females. It was determined that there was a significant difference (P<0.05). Foetal problems included intrauterine growth restriction in four cases, foetal deformity in three cases, meconium-stained amniotic fluid in nine cases, and foetal distress in six cases. The neonatal outcomes included preterm in 12 cases, low birth weight in 35 cases, admission to the intensive care unit in 6 cases, and vertical transmission in 7 cases. Conclusion: The authors discovered that pregnant women who were suffering from dengue fever had substantial outcomes for both the mother and the unborn child. As a result, it is essential to keep a careful eye on any issues that may arise.

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