An unusual complication of dengue infection.
We present an unusual complication of dengue infection resulting in postviral phrenic neuropathy and diaphragmatic paralysis in a 34-year-old man. There is a paucity of literature on this condition, with postviral neuropathies previously reported to be associated commonly with herpes zoster, poliovirus, and rarely, West Nile virus and human immunodeficiency virus infections. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of flavivirus causing isolated postviral phrenic neuropathy and diaphragmatic paralysis.
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Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608. jaimechien@yahoo.com.sg
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D000328:Adult; D003715:Dengue / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000821:virology*; D010791:Phrenic Nerve; D012133:Respiratory Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000821:virology*