Hypokalemic Quadriparesis Associated with Dengue: A Case Series

Naresh Kumar, Kapil Goyal, Pooja Anand, Sanjay Pandit

Abstract


Dengue is an important viral cause of febrile illness in tropical and subtropical regions. Manifestations may range from an asymptomatic infection to life threatening hemorrhagic fever and shock syndrome. Neurological presentations of this disease are rare. Here, we are presenting a case series of three confirmed
cases of dengue fever with hypokalemic paralysis presenting as acute pure motor reversible quadriparesis. A clinician should keep dengue virus associated hypokalemic paralysis in mind while dealing with a case of fever with quadriparesis.


Keywords


Hypokalemic Quadriparesis, Dengue Fever

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