Chikungunya infection in neonates.

Rao, Gouri; Khan, Yasmin Zakarya; Chitnis, D S

Rao, Gouri; Khan, Yasmin Zakarya; Chitnis, D S.

Indian Pediatr ; 2008 Mar; 45(3): 240-2

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-9231

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ABSTRACT

We describe two neonates in whom chikungunya infection was confirmed by RNA PCR. Important clinical features include apnea, fever, erythematous maculo-papular rash and generalized hyperpigmentation.

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Alphavirus Infections/diagnosis; Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use; Ceftriaxone/therapeutic use; Chikungunya virus/isolation & purification; Chloroquine/therapeutic use; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Male; Risk Factors

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Ceftriaxone / Humans / Male / Infant, Newborn / Chikungunya virus / Chloroquine / Risk Factors / Alphavirus Infections / Anti-Bacterial Agents Type of study: Etiology study / Risk factors Language: English Journal: Indian Pediatr Year: 2008 Type: Article

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