Management of a Vertically Transmitted Neonatal Chikungunya Thrombocytopenia
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Abstract
Chikungunya is an arthropod-borne acute viral disease caused by Chikungunya virus (CHIKV).In this report the vertical transmission of CHIKV is reported in a neonate. Molecular diagnostic technique plays an important role in patient management and disease control. Thrombocytopenia was found to be a major hematological parameter which should be treated at early stage to prevent hemorrhagic manifestations.
Keywords
Chikungunya RT-PCR Thrombocytopenia Platelet infusionNotes
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