title: Dengue fever in infants: report of three cases.
abstract: Dengue fever has classically been described as a disease of children and young adults. Infants are naturally protected by virtue of maternally derived immunoglobulins, especially in endemic countries. The resurgence of dengue, coupled with the availability of early and sensitive diagnostic methods and a high degree of clinical suspicion, has led to an increasing number of infants being diagnosed. There is a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, particularly in infancy. Here we describe three cases presenting with diverse clinical features, their subsequent management and outcome.
authors: 1 Specialist, Department of Pediatrics, SDN Hospital, New Delhi, India.
authors: Sumit
authors: S
authors: Mehndiratta
authors: 2 Specialist, Department of Pediatrics, Palika Maternity home, Lodhi colony, New Delhi, India.
authors: Ritika
authors: R
authors: Singhal
authors: 3 Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
authors: Krishnan
authors: K
authors: Rajeshwari
authors: 3 Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
authors: Anand P
authors: AP
authors: Dubey
mesh_terms: D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000097:blood; D000956:Antigens, Viral / Q000097:blood; D003715:Dengue / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003716:Dengue Virus / Q000276:immunology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D000956:Antigens, Viral
keywords: Dengue fever; Flavivirus; infant