Abstract
Incidence of dengue infection in Sri Lanka in 2013 was 32, 0631. Reported cases of dengue fever (DF) or dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) are rare in neonates. We report a case of DHF in a neonate which is the second documented case presented to this unit within two years. Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health , 2015; 44 (2): 112-113
Highlights
Incidence of dengue infection in Sri Lanka in 2013 was 32, 0631
As mother was treated as dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF), NS 1 antigen was done on day 2 of illness and it was positive
DHF/DSS is very rare in the neonate and reported cases are few[2]
Summary
Incidence of dengue infection in Sri Lanka in 2013 was 32, 0631. Reported cases of dengue fever (DF) or dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) are rare in neonates. We report a case of DHF in a neonate which is the second documented case presented to this unit within two years
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