Neurological Manifestation Associated with Chikungunya Infection in a Pediatric Patient from Itacoatiara, Brazilian Amazon: A Case Report
A 9-year-old male with autism and a history of well-controlled epilepsy presented with acute headache, fever, and generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Initial diagnostics, including imaging and cerebrospinal fluid analysis, were inconclusive. However, further serological testing suggested the presence...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-10-01
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| Series: | Viruses |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16/11/1658 |
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| Summary: | A 9-year-old male with autism and a history of well-controlled epilepsy presented with acute headache, fever, and generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Initial diagnostics, including imaging and cerebrospinal fluid analysis, were inconclusive. However, further serological testing suggested the presence of the chikungunya virus, establishing a diagnosis of chikungunya-associated neurological manifestation. The patient was treated with anticonvulsants, antibiotics for secondary bacterial pneumonia, and supportive care, leading to a gradual recovery. This case highlights the importance of considering systemic viral infections in pediatric patients with neurological symptoms and underscores the potential for arboviruses like chikungunya to cause neurological manifestation. |
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| ISSN: | 1999-4915 |