Publications by authors named "Sailendra Nayak"
J Family Med Prim Care
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- In India, dengue fever is a major health issue, especially during the monsoon season, and C-reactive protein (CRP) serves as an important marker for assessing the severity of the disease.
- A study was conducted on 189 hospitalized patients diagnosed with dengue fever, analyzing factors like total leukocytes, platelet counts, CRP, and ferritin to understand their correlation with the severity of the illness.
- The results showed that severe dengue cases had higher levels of CRP and ferritin, with a positive correlation between these two markers, suggesting that ferritin could be an additional biomarker for predicting dengue severity alongside CRP.
Article Synopsis
- Snake bites can lead to serious health issues worldwide, with leukoencephalopathy being a rare but notable complication.
- While leukoencephalopathy is typically associated with viper bites, this report discusses an unusual case following a neurotoxic snake bite.
- The case underscores the need for healthcare providers to consider leukoencephalopathy in patients with snake bites who show neurological symptoms, especially those affecting cognitive abilities.
