An outbreak of dengue fever in Veerannapet village, Cherial Mandal, of Warangal district, Andhra Pradesh.

ABSTRACT

An epidemiological and entomological investigation was carried out in Veerannapet village, Cherial Mandal of Warangal district, Andhra Pradesh. The study showed that all age groups and both the sexes were affected with the disease. Fever and bodyache was the first presenting feature, which was self-limiting and lasted for 4-5 days. Of the 19 Serum Samples tested, 17 showed high titre to Dengue antigen with 10 showing diagnostic titre. Five samples were positive for IgM antibodies to dengue virus. Larval surveys indicates high Breteau index (30.40%), House index (23.20%) and Container index (9.17%). The clinico-epidemiological and entomological investigation indicates present episode of fever outbreak is due to dengue fever. Strengthening and intensification of surveillance along with educating the community is recommended for prevention of outbreak.