Introduction: Dengue is in an increasing trend in our part of the world mostly due to global warming, It can present with various manifestations including cutaneous manifestations. The main objective of our study was to find out the prevalence of dengue fever among patients visiting the Outpatient Department of Dermatology in a tertiary care centre. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among patients visiting the Outpatient Department of Dermatology in a tertiary care centre after taking ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee (Reference number: 09092022\04). Data from 1 June 2022 to 8 September 2022 were collected between 1 December 2022 to 20 February 2023 from the hospital records. The laboratory data of individuals were analyzed to find out the prevalence of dengue fever. A Visual Analogue Scale was used to assess the severity of pruritus. Convenience sampling method was used. Point estimate and 95% Confidence Interval were calculated. Results: Among 7442 patients, dengue fever was found to be in 202 (2.71%) (2.34-3.08, 95% Confidence Interval) patients. The mean duration of fever was 3.02±2.960 days. The mean duration of onset of rash after having a fever was 2.56±2.032 days. The most common cutaneous manifestation was maculopapular rash 70 (34.65%). Conclusions: The prevalence of dengue fever was found to be lower than in the studies done in similar settings.

Introduction: Coronavirus disease-19 infection is caused by the coronavirus and has taken a toll throughout the world. The aim of this study was to find the prevalence of coronavirus disease-19 infection among patients presenting to a tertiary care centre. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the fever clinic of a tertiary care centre between January 2021 to September 2021 after receiving ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee (Reference number: 2011202001). Convenience sampling was done. Data were collected from the records of patients diagnosed with real-time polymerase chain reaction) test in the sample group. Point estimate and 95% Confidence Interval were calculated. Results: Among 230 patients presenting to the fever clinic, 130 (56.52%) (50.11-62.93, 95% Confidence Interval) were diagnosed with coronavirus disease-19. Conclusions: Our study found that the prevalence of coronavirus disease-19 was higher when compared to similar studies conducted in similar settings.

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a global health problem observed mostly among children and adults resulting in poor quality of life and increased cost of health care. Medical doctors should be familiar with OSA and be able to screen, diagnose and manage this condition. This study was aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes regarding Obstructive Sleep Apnea among interns, residents and medical doctors of Kathmandu Medial College. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among interns, residents and medical doctors of Kathmandu Medial College. The study was conducted from September 2021 to October 2021.The previously validated Obstructive Sleep Apnea Knowledge and Attitudes (OSAKA) questionnaire was administered to the participants. The data obtained from the study was analyzed using descriptive statistics with SPSS 21. Results: Among the study respondents, females comprised of 105 (55 %) and rest were males. Almost 178 (93.2%) of participants were aware of snoring habits of majority of OSA patients, while 173 (90.6%) of respondents knew that the large tonsils and adenoids was the most common cause of OSA in children. Majority of the respondents agreed on OSA as a clinical disorder and that it was important to be able to identify patients with possible OSA. More than half of the respondents felt confident to identify patients at risk for OSA. Conclusions: This study showed that the participants lack adequate knowledge. However, they agreed that OSA is a clinical disorder. They need to update the knowledge about OSA. There is also a need of special training programs on OSA.