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Perinatal Transmission of Dengue in a Neonate: A Case Report
Binita Chemjong1, Luna Amatya1, Binaya Raj Ghimire1
1Department of Pediatric Medicine, Kathmandu Model Hospital Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Abstract:
Vertical transmission of dengue is rare. However, the rapid rise of dengue infection is a risk in pregnancy which can lead to preterm delivery, low birth weight, stillbirth, miscarriage, neonatal morbidity and mortality. Here, we present a case of perinatal transmission of dengue in a term neonate who presented with fever on second day of life and desaturation without respiratory distress. Laboratory findings showed thrombocytopenia, dengue antigen NS1/IgM positive and treatment was started. There was positive maternal history of dengue 10 days prior to delivery. Hence, early investigations with prompt interventions was done leading to uneventful recovery.
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