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International Journal of Advances In Case Reports

Volume 11, Issue 1, 2024
Mcmed International
International Journal of Advances In Case Reports
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XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 - 8005 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
A RARE CASE OF ISOLATED DENGUE ENCEPHALITIS
Author
Bharath Naidu, Pradeep M. Venkategowda*, Ashwini Murthy, Pramod MN
Email
drpradeepmarur@gmail.com
keyword
Dengue, Encephalitis, Flavivirus, Mortality, Hemorrhage.
Abstract
Dengue is one of the leading causes of viral infections in tropical countries like India. Encephalitis associated with dengue infection is usually part of multi-system involvement. The isolated dengue encephalitis without multi-system involvement is a rare complication and it is associated with high morbidity and mortality. This case is about 25 years old female admitted with fever, generalized myalgia, and decrease level of consciousness since 3 days. Dengue NS1 Antigen and Ig M antibody were positive. MRI Brain was suggestive of hyperintensities in bilateral thalamus with tonsillar herniation. In the medical ICU, even with continued mechanical ventilation, anti cerebral edema measures, antiepileptics and other supportive care patients, neurological status progressively deteriorated and died after 24 hours of admission. This case report highlights about a rare case of isolated dengue infection.
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