Abstract

REYNA-VILLASMIL, Eduardo. Acute dengue encephalitis during pregnancy. Rev. peru. ginecol. obstet. [online]. 2023, vol.69, n.3, 00017.  Epub Oct 16, 2023. ISSN 2304-5132.  http://dx.doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v69i2559.

Dengue is a public health problem. Most patients develop clinical signs ranging from mild illness to hemorrhagic syndrome. Unusual neurological manifestations are rare and there is increasing evidence of neurotropism by the virus. Dengue encephalitis is the result of the multisystem disorder that occurs in severe infection and during pregnancy can be difficult to diagnose. In addition, it is important to consider it as a differential diagnosis in patients in endemic areas in patients with acute febrile illness and neurological symptoms. The management of dengue encephalitis during pregnancy is a challenge and it is necessary to perform all possible tests to decide the optimal and accurate management to avoid maternal complications. A case of acute dengue encephalitis during pregnancy is presented.

Keywords : Dengue; Encephalitis; Encephalopathy; Pregnancy.

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