Open AccessA Rare Case of Dengue Fever with Abducens Nerve Palsy
Author(s) -
Pon Divya Bharathi,
Manimekalai Periyasamy,
Mullangi Chenchu Vinatha,
Pujari Lokchaitanya,
Nandhyala Durga Venkata Sainadh
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i59a34312
Subject(s) - dengue fever , medicine , palsy , prednisolone , pediatrics , abducens nerve , encephalopathy , encephalitis , surgery , pathology , virology , virus , alternative medicine
Dengue fever is one of the most common vector borne disease which is a viral infection transmitted by aedes mosquito. Most common in the tropical countries. Neurological manifestations are not commonly seen in dengue, it can present as encephalitis, encephalopathy, neuromuscular disorders and neuro-ocular disorders. Cranial mononeuropathy is a very exceptional manifestation. A 48-year-old Indian male was diagnosed with dengue, complicated with isolated unilateral sixth cranial nerve palsy. The patient was managed conservatively. Patient made a fast and full ocular recovery following treatment with methyl prednisolone. Hence, dengue can present with a cranial nerve palsy and the recovery process can be hasten with the use of corticosteroids.