Early central nervous system involvement in a young patient with dengue encephalitis
- Author:
Alice Verghese
;
Brian Cheong Mun Keong
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Dengue
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2016;71(1):41-42
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A previously well 13-year-old boy presented with a short
history of fever and altered mental status. His mother was
admitted for dengue fever and there had been a recent
dengue outbreak in their neighbourhood. He was diagnosed
with dengue encephalitis as both his dengue non-structural
protein 1 (NS-1) antigen and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
dengue polymerase chain reaction (PCR) were positive. He
did not have haemoconcentration, thrombocytopenia or any
warning signs associated with severe dengue. He recovered
fully with supportive treatment. This case highlights the
importance of considering the diagnosis of dengue
encephalitis in patients from dengue endemic areas
presenting with an acute febrile illness and neurological
symptoms.
- Full text:P020160510345340172471.pdf
