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Objective: The objectives of current study were to find out the prevalence of Dengue viral infection [DVI] IgG amongst the adult population residing in urban/ rural areas of Rawalpindi in order to assess that in which specific population it is more prevalent. The hypothesis of the study was that DVI is more prevalent in urban areas of Rawalpindi district
Study Design: Descriptive Cross Sectional Comparative Study
Place And Duration: It was carried out at Microbiology Department of Benazir Bhutto Hospital Affiliated with Rawalpindi Medical College, Rawalpindi. It was carried out from March to September 2010
Methodology: Stratified random sampling procedure was adopted for 240 healthy adults, 144 urban residents and 96 rural residents of Rawalpindi. The clotted blood samples were used for the detection of anti-dengue Ab [IgG] by 3[rd] generation ELISAmethod
Results: The results were in favor of the hypothesis showing 34.7 % prevalence of DF in urban areas when compared to 19.7% prevalence in rural areas of Rawalpindi
Conclusion: Dengue fever is more prevalent in urban areas of Rawalpindi
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Rubella is a highly contagious viral disease, spread through contact with discharges from the nose and throat of an infected person. For women who are not immune, rubella infection during pregnancy poses a high risk of congenital birth defects and miscarriages or stillbirths. Researches show that infection during the first trimester carries an 85% risk of birth defects. We present a case report of a woman who suffered from rubella during her first trimester of pregnancy with a history of repeated miscarriages
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This current study is perhaps the first study of its type in any rural area of Pakistan. It was carried out on healthy population resident of different villages of Tehsil Kahutta, District Rawalpindi. Although Dengue Viral Infection was believed to be only present in urban and semi urban areas. Dengue viral infection is prevalent in rural areas of District Rawalpindi. 1. To find out the prevalence of Dengue viral infection [lgG] in rural areas. 2. To highlight subclinical cases of Dengue Viral Infection. Pathology [Microbiology] Department, Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi. Descriptive Cross Sectional Study. 7 Months. 96 Samples. 1. Individuals who have never suffered from Dengue infection. 2. Both male and female population of any age group. 3. Must be the resident of rural area. 1. Individuals who have a strong history of Dengue infection. 2. Individuals who have a strong history of immunization for Japanese encephalitis, Yellow fever, and Tick borne encephalitis. Thus to prevent erroneous results because of cross reacting antibody formation. A Systematic Random Sampling procedure was adopted. A written informed consent form and bio data proforma filling were the pre requisites of study. Than 3ml of venous blood sample was drawn from every participant. Finally ELISA test was done to detect the presence of lgG Anti Dengue Antibodies. Out of 96 participants, 13 [13.5%] were found to be positive for IgG Anti Dengue Antibodies presence. Dengue viral infection is prevalent in rural areas of District Rawalpindi