| Title: |
MYOCARDITIS IN CHILDREN PRESENTING WITH MEASLESDATA FROM A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN PAKISTAN. |
| Authors: |
Hussain, Muhammad; Irshad, Mohammad; Adeeb, Humera; Hayat, Mohsin; Ullah, Ihsan |
| Source: |
Journal of Medical Sciences (1997-3438); Jul2023, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p227-230, 4p |
| Subject Terms: |
MYOCARDITIS; COMMUNICABLE diseases; TERTIARY care; JUVENILE diseases; AGE groups |
| Geographic Terms: |
PAKISTAN; PESHAWAR (Pakistan) |
| Abstract: |
Objectives: Measles is one of the most familiar contagious diseases in children associated with numerous systemic complications. The aim of this study is to find the frequency of Myocarditis in children suffering from measles. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the department of pediatrics, MTI Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar from 6th December 2019 to 5th June 2020. Ninety-six patients of both genders and ages ranging from 1-12 years having measles for more than one week were enrolled in the study after informed consent. Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the Ethical Review Board. Patient demographic data were collected on a structured proforma and the frequency of children having clinical presentation of myocarditis was recorded. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS 22. Results: The frequency of Myocarditis was 7.3% in children presented with Measles. The mean age was 6.6± 3.06 years. There were 47.9% males and 52.1% females. Most patients belonged to middle socioeconomic status i.e. 61.5%. Maternal education was 49% in the 6-10 age group. In sampled population, 46.9% belonged to urban areas and 5.1% belonged to rural areas. There were 18.8% vaccinated children and 81.3% were not vaccinated for measles. Myocarditis was significantly associated with the younger age group (p-value 0.028), however, there was no difference in gender (p-value 0.781). Children with low socioeconomic status had significantly higher frequency (p-value 0.05) of myocarditis. Conclusion: Myocarditis is commonly presented in children having measles especially patients in younger age groups and belonging to poor socioeconomic status. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |