A Case Report of Congenital Dengue Infection

Dr. Vaidehi Mehta; Dr. Nirav Savalia; Dr. Chhaby Thakkar; Dr. Aasheeta S. Shah

Volume : VIII, Issue : XII, December - 2019

A Case Report of Congenital Dengue Infection

Dr. Vaidehi Mehta, Dr. Nirav Savalia, Dr. Chhaby Thakkar, Dr. Aasheeta S. Shah

Abstract :

Congenital dengue is caused by trans–placental transfer of virus from the infected mother to the fetus. We are reporting a case of normal vaginally delivered male preterm, who was admitted at 1st Hour of life for respiratory distress. Mother had history of acute feile illness and was Dengue NS–1 positive. Baby’s serial laboratory investigation showed initial hemoconcentration followed by hemodilution. Looking at baby’s serial hemogram and maternal history of dengue Dengue NS–1 and Dengue Igm were sent which came positive. Though thrombocytopenia was seen there were no bleeding manifestations or any severe manifestation seen in the baby. The baby recovered well and was discharged on 14th day of life. Close observation, symptomatic and supportive treatment are the mainstay of the management.