Perinatal Transmission of Dengue in a Neonate: A Case Report

Authors

  • 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

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8771

Keywords:

case report, dengue, neonate, Nepal, pregnancy

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 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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Published

2024-09-30

How to Cite

Chemjong, B., Amatya, L. ., Ghimire, B. R. ., Dangal, G. ., Bharati, S. ., & Maharjan, S. . (2024). Perinatal Transmission of Dengue in a Neonate: A Case Report. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 62(278), 700–701. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8771