Maternal and perinatal outcome in dengue and COVID-19 co-infected pregnancies

Co-Infection of Dengue in a Pregnant Woman With COVID-19 Disease

“…Irwinda et al reported a case of cytokine storm in a pregnant woman with dengue and COVID-19 co-infection, which resulted in multiorgan dysfunction and death of the patient. Adverse implications like intrauterine growth restriction, low birth weight, preterm delivery, and still birth have been reported in pregnant women with co-infection [ 15 - 17 ]. Our patient was diagnosed with co-infection during her early second trimester, and she had a preterm vaginal delivery.…”

“…Intravenous fluids, transfusion of blood products, antibiotics, and steroids are the mainstay of treatment in patients with co-infection of COVID-19 disease and dengue fever [ 15 ]. Maternal and fetal death have been reported in pregnant women with dengue and COVID-19 co-infection due to multiorgan failure and hemorrhage [ 7 , 15 , 17 ]. Although our patient suffered from severe disease and required intensive care, timely diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment resulted in her complete recovery with a favorable maternal and neonatal outcome.…”