Publication: Perinatal Transmission of Dengue in a Neonate: A Case Report
Date
2024
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Nepal Medical Association
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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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Binita Chemjong
Department of Pediatric Medicine, Kathmandu Model Hospital Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
Luna Amatya
Department of Pediatric Medicine, Kathmandu Model Hospital Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
Binaya Raj Ghimire
Department of Pediatric Medicine, Kathmandu Model Hospital Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
Ganesh Dangal
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kathmandu Model Hospital Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
Sonu Bharati
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kathmandu Model Hospital Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
Sunita Maharjan
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kathmandu Model Hospital Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal