Acute Transverse Myelitis Associated With Dengue Viral Infection
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 7
Abstract
Background: Acute transverse myelitis is a very rare complication of dengue viral infection. Very few cases have been previously reported. Case Presentation: A 38-year-old man developed acute transverse myelitis 8 days after the onset of a dengue viral infection. Magnetic resonance imaging of spinal cord showed hyper intensity on T2W at T7-T8. Laboratories studies revealed a positive Dengue serology. Treatment with intravenous methyl prednisolone and physiotherapy yielded a partial recovery, followed by complete resolution at 6 month. Conclusion: Acute transverse myelitis is a rare manifestation of dengue infection that can occur in either the peri-infectious or postinfectious phases.
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Dr Ramesh Chandra
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