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01-02-2021 | Myasthenia Gravis | Case Report

Emergence of myasthenia gravis in dengue infection—first case report

Authors: Yue Hui Lau, Suganthi Chinnasami

Published in: Journal of NeuroVirology | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

The association of dengue infection (DI) with atypical neurological manifestations was first reported in 1976. DENV-2 and DENV-3 serotypes are mostly related to neurological problems. DI has shown an overall risk of 21 autoimmune diseases, and 4% may develop neuromuscular complications. The pathogenetic mechanisms behind myasthenia gravis (MG) occurring during DI is thought to be linked to the neurotrophic effect of the infection. We report a unique case of DENV-1 infection presenting with bilateral ptosis and dysphagia in a previously healthy adult.

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Title: Emergence of myasthenia gravis in dengue infection—first case report
Authors: Yue Hui Lau
Suganthi Chinnasami
Publication date: 01-02-2021
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Keywords: Myasthenia Gravis
Dengue Virus
Ptosis
Dysphagia
Dysphagia
Dysphagia
Published in: Journal of NeuroVirology / Issue 1/2021
Print ISSN: 1355-0284
Electronic ISSN: 1538-2443
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13365-021-00950-8

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