Abstract

CASE REPORT ON DENGUE ENCEPHALITIS, SEIZURE AND PYREXIA OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN

Mohammed Sulaiman Sait. J*, Sarumathy S, Ravichandiran V

ABSTRACT

We report a case of long term fever, following an episode of seizure that featured brain stem encephalitis and led to coma. There was a provisional diagnosis of dengue made by low platelets, and serum antibodies from the cerebrospinal fluid. The platelets count remained low, while his fever didn’t reduce since 2 weeks. The patient had characteristics of brain stem encephalitis when confirmed under Computerized Tomography (CT) scan, but no signs of dengue hemorrhage. In this case, dengue alone was not the only cause for encephalitis, leaving behind possibilities for various other reasons. This case emphasizes on the diagnosis and medical management of such complex conditions.

Keywords: Dengue fever, Dengue encephalitis, Pyrexia of Unknown origin, Seizure.