Acute Onset Flaccid Paraplegia with Monocular Diminution of Vision in a Case of Chikungunya Infection.

Authors :: Gupta S
Rohatgi S
Rao P
Nirhale S
Naphade P
Dave D
Khan F
Kotaru VVS
Dubey P
Gitay A
Source :: Journal of global infectious diseases [J Glob Infect Dis] 2022 Apr 14; Vol. 14 (2), pp. 81-83. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Apr 14 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Chikungunya is a common tropical viral infection in India. The majority of patients have limited systemic manifestations. Neurological manifestations of chikungunya may be due to direct viral infection or immune mediated. We present a case of a 45-year-old male who presented with acute onset paraplegia with diminution of vision in the right eye. A detailed evaluation revealed a diagnosis of chikungunya myeloradiculitis with viral keratitis. The patient was treated with steroids followed by intravenous immunoglobulin and had a good recovery.<br />Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.<br /> (Copyright: © 2022 Journal of Global Infectious Diseases.)

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