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Isolated Abducens Nerve Palsy Associated With Chikungunya: A Report of a Rare Case

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: mosquitoes, characteristically causing high-grade fever with painful arthralgia. Ocular manifestations secondary to chikungunya infection are not very common but have been reported, including cranial nerve involvement. We report a case of a 60-year-old Indian female with left abducens nerve palsy secondary to chikungunya infection for which a complete ophthalmic evaluation was done. The patient was managed with intravenous steroids for five days and then shifted to oral steroids after which she significantly improved within two weeks of treatment.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.71666

Authors: Iqra Mushtaq, Kalibo Jakhalu, Tushar Agrawal, Lokisha Chandwani, Harshita Kashyap

Institutions: Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

Language: English

Topic: Mosquito-borne diseases and control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403500944

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