Chikungunya infection in neonates.
We describe two neonates in whom chikungunya infection was confirmed by RNA PCR. Important clinical features include apnea, fever, erythematous maculo-papular rash and generalized hyperpigmentation.
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Department of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. gouripassi@hotmail.com
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Yasmin Zakarya
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D018354:Alphavirus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002443:Ceftriaxone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002646:Chikungunya virus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D002738:Chloroquine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002443:Ceftriaxone; D002738:Chloroquine