Vertically transmitted dengue in a neonate born to a mother with asymptomatic dengue infection

Gamhewage, Nimesha Chamidani; Weerasekera, Manjula; Nazmy, M. H. M.

doi:10.4038/sljch.v48i2.8715

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“…Non-vector transmission of DENV via atypical routes such as blood transfusion, organ transplant and intrapartum transmission has been confirmed in many studies, and the possibility of these transmission routes originating from asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic or subclinical cases has also been discussed [12,73,[117][118][119][120]. Furthermore, vertically transmitted dengue in a neonate born to a mother with asymptomatic dengue infection has been reported in a recent case study from Sri Lanka, and instances, where such cases are misdiagnosed owing to no maternal history in asymptomatic mothers have been discussed [121]. According to the modeling analysis of Bosh et al, (2018), it has been suggested that inapparent infections contribute appreciably to DENV transmission and its disease burden [14].…”

Section: Silent Transmission; Vector and Non-vector Transmissionmentioning

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Asymptomatic Dengue and Silent Transmission

Dayananda¹,

Silva²

2023

Infectious Diseases

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With over 90% of infected proportions being asymptomatic to dengue, their possible contribution to silent transmission has generated much attention in epidemic and non-epidemic settings. The challenges in identifying the true asymptomatic representation, owing to no clinical symptoms, have limited scientific knowledge of the asymptomatic dengue, its viral kinetics, immune mechanisms and underlying protective mechanisms in action. The chapter gives an overview of dengue, and its asymptomatic counterparts. It elaborates on the current knowledge in immunity, and immunopathology in symptomatic cases and provides postulations on possible protective mechanisms responsible for the asymptomatic nature of individuals. The chapter further discusses the importance of identifying the asymptomatic proportion in a community and the challenges in diagnosis. It highlights the major role, that asymptomatic carriers play in silent transmission, and its implications and further discuss the possible measures to minimize the transmission risk.

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Section: Silent Transmission; Vector and Non-vector Transmissionmentioning

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Asymptomatic Dengue and Silent Transmission

Dayananda¹,

Silva²

2023

Infectious Diseases

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“…We have reported a case of DF in a newborn, whose mother was having dengue without any symptoms 2 . Therefore it is important to consider the possibility of DF in newborns presenting with fever, above mentioned signs and reduced platelet counts.…”

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