Volume-6, Issue-6, June 2020
1. Effect of control measures in terms of change in Entomological Indices during first Zika outbreak in Jaipur (Rajasthan)
Authors: Dr. Ravi Prakash Sharma; Ms. Jyoti Kumari Gupta; Dr. Deepa Meena; Dr. Bharti Malhotra; Dr. Ruchi Singh; Dr. Kusum Gaur; Dr. Himmat Singh
Keywords: Aedes Aegypti, Zika Virus, House Index, Breteau Index, Containment of Zika.
Page No: 01-08
Abstract
Zika virus third epidemic of India occurs in Jaipur (Rajasthan) India. This study was conducted to found the effect of control measures in the form of change in entomological indicies. Entomological surveillance was undertaken in the Zika affected areas of Jaipur Rajasthan in 29 kilometer square area in radius of 3 km around 1st index case. Vector indices House Index (HI) & Breteau index (BI) were used as indicators for assessing control activities. It was observed that out of total 159 cases of this outbreak, 108 cases were found in study area having 1.85 Zika case per 1000 household and 0.37 case per 1000 population rate of occurrence. There was 95.65% and 97.1% reduction in House Index and Breteau Index respectively in six week of control measures taken. Significant reduction in HI and BI starts from 2nd week onwards.
Keywords: Aedes Aegypti, Zika Virus, House Index, Breteau Index, Containment of Zika.
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Keywords: Aedes Aegypti, Zika Virus, House Index, Breteau Index, Containment of Zika.
2. Relation of Primary Knee Osteoarthritis with Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women
Authors: Dr. Rajeshwari jindal; Dr. Manish Gupta; Dr. Keshav Dev; Dr. Rajeev yadav; Dr. Om prakash; Dr. Mahesh Bagdi
Keywords: Bone mineral density, KL grading, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, DEXA scan.
Page No: 09-14
Abstract
Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis are two common age related musculoskeletal diseases, which are highly prevalent health problems in postmenopausal women associated with considerable morbidity. This study was conducted with the aim to find out the relation between knee osteoarthritis (OA) and bone mineral density (BMD) in the left femur of postmenopausal women. A total of 100 postmenopausal women were assessed and KL grading was done according to Kellgren–Lawrence criteria. The BMD of the subjects was measured using Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) and classified using WHO criteria on basis of T score. It was found that out of 100 postmenopausal women 68% were in KL-2 grade in which 53% were osteopenic and 37% were osteoporotic. The significant negative correlation was observed between KL grading left knee and T score. So it can be concluded that primary OA knee in postmenopausal women is associated with decreased BMD. So, it is recommended that OA knee in postmenopausal women should be evaluated for BMD for further management of pain & prevention of complication of low bone mass.
Keywords: Bone mineral density, KL grading, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, DEXA scan.
References
Keywords: Bone mineral density, KL grading, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, DEXA scan.
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