Publications by authors named "Raghunath Murmu"
Background: Increased hemolysis and repeated blood transfusion trigger oxidative stress resulting in numerous adverse effects in beta-thalassemia patients. Extreme elevation of triglyceride level is a rare clinical entity seen in these patients. It is presumed to be caused due to an increase in oxidative stress and is termed Hypertriglyceridemia Thalassemia Syndrome.
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- Scrub typhus, primarily transmitted by chigger mites, has seen a resurgence in Eastern India, prompting a study to evaluate its prevalence and clinical profiles in children aged 1-12 years.
- Conducted at a pediatric hospital in Kolkata during 2019, the study involved testing fever-related illnesses for scrub typhus, revealing that 4.5% of 1,473 patients were positive, with common symptoms including gastrointestinal issues and fever lasting over a week.
- The study found a high complication rate among affected children, notably thrombocytopenia and meningoencephalitis, suggesting the need for laboratory testing in suspected cases and emphasizing the effectiveness of prompt treatment to lower risks and mortality.