Journal of Nepal Medical Association (Sep 2024)

Perinatal Transmission of Dengue in a Neonate: A Case Report

  • Binita Chemjong,
  • Luna Amatya,
  • Binaya Raj Ghimire,
  • Ganesh Dangal,
  • Sonu Bharati,
  • Sunita Maharjan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8771
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 62, no. 278

Abstract

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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 Ag 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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