Neonatal Chikungunya: A case series

Meena, Swati; Arya, Sugandha; Meena, Durga Shankar; Matlani, Monika; Salhan, Meetu

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“…6 Babies with perinatal chikungunya infection are prone to developmental delay and require long term neuro-developmental follow-up. 7,8 Hence the importance of following appropriate preventive vector measures and prompt diagnosis of infective conditions in tropical countries.…”

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Hyperpigmentation in a newborn: not to forget this common cause in tropical countries: a case report

Rajma¹,

Arun²

2021

Sri Lankan J Infec Dis

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Neonatal hyperpigmentation secondary to chikungunya infection is very common in tropical countries where chikungunya is endemic. Acquired infection in the perinatal period should be suspected in all neonates presenting with neurological or dermatological manifestations in the immediate postnatal period. We present a newborn baby who had hyperpigmentation which started from day 5 of life with lethargy and on extensive evaluation was found to have neonatal chikungunya. Babies with perinatal chikungunya infection are prone to developmental delay and require long term neuro-developmental follow-up. Hence the importance of following appropriate preventative vector measures and prompt diagnosis of infective conditions in tropical countries.

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Hyperpigmentation in a newborn: not to forget this common cause in tropical countries: a case report

Rajma¹,

Arun²

2021

Sri Lankan J Infec Dis

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“…55 Laboratory investigations to be done are complete blood count, metabolic parameters (blood sugar, calcium, sodium, and potassium), liver function tests, sepsis screen, cultures, and CSF analysis. 139 Thrombocytopenia, leukopenia or leukocytosis, hypoalbuminemia, and transaminitis with direct hyperbilirubinemia and altered coagulation are seen in symptomatic infants. 47 Lymphocytopenia has been noted in nearly 70% of neonates with CHIKV infection.…”

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Congenital Chikungunya Virus Infections

Maheshwari¹,

Singh²,

Kasniya³

et al. 2023

Newborn

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Structure: Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is an arthropod-borne ribonucleic acid (RNA) virus, classified in the genus alphavirus in the family Togaviridae. Clinical presentation: Perinatal/neonatal infections are rare, but some infants can develop fever, thrombocytopenia, lymphopenia, pigmentary changes, and a maculopapular rash. The neurocognitive outcome of some infants with vertically transmitted mother-to-child perinatal infections and CHIKV neonatal encephalopathy can be poor. Diagnosis:The diagnosis of CHIKV infections can be confirmed by the detection of chikungunya viral RNA via real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and/or specific immunoglobulin (Ig)M and IgG serology. Treatment: Currently, no specific antiviral treatment(s) are available for CHIKV, and management is limited to supportive care by maintaining adequate intravascular volume by intravenous fluids and oral rehydration. Infants exposed in utero or during the perinatal period need to be monitored for adverse neurocognitive outcomes.

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“…Chikungunya fever has several uncommon presentations, including neurological, vascular, skin, and neonatal variants [3]. Despite their rarity, a limited number of these manifestations can be found in the literature [4,5]. Until now, vascular involvement in chikungunya fever has been mentioned seldom in the medical literature and is often limited to Raynaud's phenomenon that persists beyond the acute phase [6].…”

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Post Chikungunya Fever and Post COVID-19 Bilateral Pedal Edema: A Case Report

Pustake¹,

Ganiyani²,

Shah³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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An 86-year-old male presented with fever and joint pain for seven days. Clinical features were suggestive of chikungunya fever, but reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was negative. After ruling out the differentials, the patient was clinically diagnosed with chikungunya fever. Chikungunya IgG antibody was positive two months after the onset of symptoms. He had a history of asymptomatic coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection two months ago. About 20 days after his first symptom, he developed bipedal edema, refractory to diuretics. All other causes of pedal edema, including heart failure, renal failure, and liver failure, were ruled out. The bipedal edema was managed conservatively with compression bandages. Only a few case reports and studies on limb edema as a symptom post chikungunya fever have been published up to this point. Furthermore, it is difficult to say whether his COVID-19 infection is linked to the edema.

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Neonatal Chikungunya: A case series

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Hyperpigmentation in a newborn: not to forget this common cause in tropical countries: a case report

Hyperpigmentation in a newborn: not to forget this common cause in tropical countries: a case report

Congenital Chikungunya Virus Infections

Post Chikungunya Fever and Post COVID-19 Bilateral Pedal Edema: A Case Report

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