Neurological Manifestations of Dengue in a Pediatric Population of a Tertiary Hospital-Niloufer

Dengue is a prevailing problem from time immemorial. Various manifestations are reported and updated in journals continuously. Initially, dengue was not considered neurotropic but recent studies conclude otherwise. The neurological manifestations aren?t fully studied, as new presentations keep coming up. The neurological manifestations of dengue are studied rarely in the Indian pediatric population and the incidence and presentation are unknown. This infectious disease either presents as asymptomatic cases, dengue with warning signs, severe dengue or expanded dengue syndrome. These cases are identified as other neurological problems and the treatment given is wrong. This study emphasizes the various types of neurological manifestations seen in the dengue pediatric population in Hyderabad in 100 children who presented suggestive of dengue out of which 76 serologically evaluated dengue children varying from the age group of 0-15 years. The incidence of neurological manifestations accounts for 10.5%. The manifestations observed are altered sensorium and generalized seizures. This study emphasizes the need for such studies as early identification can be a life-saving measure for children who are suffering from dengue, early recognition also lowers the cost of treatment for the parents in low-income countries such as India.