Encephalitic presentation of Neonatal Chikungunya: A Case Series
Indian Pediatr
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2018 Aug; 55(8): 671-674
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
To describe clinical features and early neurological outcomes in neonatalChikungunya.Methods:
Clinical, pathological and radiological details of neonates with acuteencephalitic features and typical rash, later diagnosed as Chikungunya, are presented.Neurodevelopmental evaluation and imaging was done at discharge/three months.Results:
Abnormal neurological examination with fever was typical presentation in all 13 babies with/without seizures/peri-oral rashes; 12 had persistent neurological abnormalities at discharge.A follow-up at three months revealed continued neurodevelopmental deficits. Neuroimagingabnormalities were seen in eight out of ten cases.Conclusions:
Perinatal Chikungunyashould be considered in neonates presenting within first week with fever, encephalopathy andperioral rashes with/without seizures with history of maternal Chikungunya within last weekbefore delivery.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2018
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