Neonatal Chikungunya aâ‚¬“ A Case Series

Sharanabasavesh MANGALGI; Sangeetha SHENOY; Pradeep MARALUSIDDAPPA; Indumathi APRAMEYA

Article Details

Neonatal Chikungunya aâ‚¬“ A Case Series

Authors:

Sharanabasavesh MANGALGI | Sangeetha SHENOY | Pradeep MARALUSIDDAPPA | Indumathi APRAMEYA

Publisher:

Bilal YILDIZ

Journal:

Journal of Pediatric Sciences 2011 Vol.3 Issue 2, pp.1-4

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2011

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000743580

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

eISSN:

1309-1247

Abstract:

 

Background: After 32years, the reemergence of Chikungunya infection was reported in India in the year 2006. During this phase, vertical transmission of the disease was also noted. Methodology: A prospective study of neonatal chikungunya was done and the presentation and biochemical parameters were studied. Results: We had a total of 8 cases of vertically transmitted disease. Majority presented with features of encephalopathy and during the course of the disease all developed perioral hyperpigmentation which later spread to other parts of the body. Conclusion: Vertical transmission of chikungunya should be among the differential diagnosis when a newborn presents with features of encephalopathy and perioral hyperpigmentation, especially in an endemic area. Perioral hyperpigmentation can be considered as the hallmark of vertically transmitted chikungunya infection.

Article Details

Neonatal Chikungunya aâ‚¬“ A Case Series

Authors: Sharanabasavesh MANGALGI | Sangeetha SHENOY | Pradeep MARALUSIDDAPPA | Indumathi APRAMEYA

Publisher: Bilal YILDIZ

Journal: Journal of Pediatric Sciences 2011 Vol.3 Issue 2, pp.1-4

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 4/2011

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2000743580

Frequency: Bi-Annual

eISSN: 1309-1247

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Authors:

Sharanabasavesh MANGALGI | Sangeetha SHENOY | Pradeep MARALUSIDDAPPA | Indumathi APRAMEYA

Publisher:

Bilal YILDIZ

Journal:

Journal of Pediatric Sciences 2011 Vol.3 Issue 2, pp.1-4

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2011

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000743580

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

eISSN:

1309-1247