PREPONDERANCE OF EOSINOPHILIA AT TERTIARY CARE CENTRE IN THE SOUTHWEST REGION OF PATNA: A RETROSPECTIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Sukriti, MD; Md Abdullah; Kumar  Ravish; Sudipta  Chakrabarti

doi:10.51168/sjhrafrica.v5i9.1369

Authors

Sukriti, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, ESIC Medical College & Hospital Bihta, Patna, Bihar, India
Md Abdullah Senior Resident, Department of Pathology, ESIC Medical College & Hospital Bihta, Patna, Bihar, India
Kumar Ravish Senior Resident, Department of Pathology, ESIC Medical College & Hospital Bihta, Patna, Bihar, India
Sudipta Chakrabarti Professor & Head, Department of Pathology, ESIC Medical College & Hospital Bihta, Patna, Bihar, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51168/sjhrafrica.v5i9.1369

Keywords:

Eosinophilia, Chronic Disorder, Inflammation

Abstract

Background

Eosinophils are synthesized in response to inflammation in the body. The underlying disease can vary to a large extent. The data regarding the underlying causes is scarce.

Objectives

To determine the eosinophilia cases at the tertiary care center of the Southwest Region of Patna.

Materials and Methods

The present retrospective, observational, and hospital-based study was conducted. The blood samples of the patients participating in the study were tested for complete blood count on a hematology analyzer. The manual identification of the WBC and determination of the AEC was carried out on the blood samples. The demographic and clinical details of the patients were recorded and statistically analyzed.

Results

A total of 301 patients were reported to have eosinophilia. Of these, 203 (67.4%) were male, and 98 (32.6%) were female. The present study showed higher cases of eosinophilia in male patients. 13.6% of the participants with eosinophilia were within the age group of 21-30 years. 91.4% of the cases were under the moderate eosinophilia category. The majority of the patients had agriculture as their occupation.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the present study has detected that eosinophilia is frequent in the West Region of Patna. A thorough search for the etiological factors and other relevant investigations is essential for appropriate management.

Recommendation

Eosinophilia can be associated with various etiological factors. It is essential to determine the underlying cause to treat eosinophilia.