Predictive Diagnostic Value of the Tourniquet Test for the Diagnosis of Dengue Infection in Pediatric Age Group Children
Abstract: Background: Commercial available rapid diagnostic tests for the diagnosis of dengue infection are neither as sensitive nor specific as their manufacturer?s claim. The Tourniquet test for diagnosis of dengue is simple, clinical which can be done at bed side. The tourniquet test is listed in the diagnostic criterion for dengue, dengue with warning signs and severe dengue. Methods: This is a hospital based observational study carried out in Narayana medical college and hospital during the period of august 2022 to October 2022. Methodology: Children
Keywords: Dengue fever, Dengue hemorrhagic fever, tourniquet test, diagnosis, Paediatric age group
How to Cite?: Pasumarthy Prasanth, R. Uma Mahesh, Dr. Bharath Vyas Yendeti, Dr. Sindhuri Vasipalli, "Predictive Diagnostic Value of the Tourniquet Test for the Diagnosis of Dengue Infection in Pediatric Age Group Children", Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2650-2651, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR23315123559, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR23315123559