Abstract:Chikungunya is an arboviral disease transmitted by Aedes species mosquito. As per systematic reviews,
vertical transmission is seen in upto 50 % cases. Congenital infection in neonates present with
predominant central nervous system involvement, characteristic cutaneous hyperpigmentation and thrombocytopenia. We are
presenting here two cases. First baby presented with fever and hyperpigmentation while other neonate had encephalopathy
followed by facial hyperpigmentation. Maternal chikungunya IgM antibody titre… Show more
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