Title: A Rare Presentation of Chikungunya in Infant- A Case Report
Authors: Dr S.K. Valinjkar, Dr Yogesh Mokase, Dr Jyoti Singh
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i4.37
Abstract
We have discussed about an infant who contracted the disease - Chikungunya, a resident of endemic area. He had high grade fever followed by rash. His serum was tested for both Dengue and Chikungunya fever. In this case, child had only a characteristic hyper pigmentation of skin at the time of presentation. Laboratory result revealed positive for Chikungunya IgM on day 5 of illness. Laboratory confirmation is essential to ensure correct diagnosis of Chikungunya.
Keywords-chikungunya, fever with rash in infant.
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