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Prenatal Transmission of Dengue: Two New Cases

Journal of Perinatology volume 21, pages 255–257 (2001)Cite this article

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Dengue is commonly observed in most tropical countries, but its transmission from mother to fetus has not been frequently described. We report two such cases. The first signs of dengue in the infants appeared on the 3rd and 9th days of life. In both, a bacterial infection was suspected initially. In areas where it is endemic, the diagnosis of dengue should be considered in the neonate with signs of bacterial infection. When dengue is suspected in a pregnant woman, laboratory investigation and extended observation of the newborn are advised.

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  1. Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, France

    T Boussemart MD, P Babe MD & C Berchel MD, Ph D

  2. Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Basse-Terre-Saint Claude, Guadeloupe, France

    G Sibille MD

  3. Institut Pasteur de la Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe, France

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Boussemart, T., Babe, P., Sibille, G. et al. Prenatal Transmission of Dengue: Two New Cases. J Perinatol 21, 255–257 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jp.7200530

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