Perinatal Transmission of Dengue Infection in a Neonate Presenting as Dengue Shock Syndrome

Abstract

Dengue infection in perinatal period is associated with many maternal as well as neonatal complications. Vertical transmission of dengue has many complications in neonates too including shock and bleeding. Here we report a case of term neonate born to a dengue positive mother and developed dengue shock syndrome on day 3 of life with good outcome.