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Opsoclonus-myoclonus-ataxia Syndrome Associated with Dengue Fever: A Case Report

Atul Jani, Nimesh Patel, Chetan Trivedi

Keywords : Dengue, Intravenous immunoglobulin, Opsoclonus-myoclonus-ataxia syndrome, Steroids

Citation Information : Jani A, Patel N, Trivedi C. Opsoclonus-myoclonus-ataxia Syndrome Associated with Dengue Fever: A Case Report. 2023; 2 (3):64-65.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-11006-0050

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 26-06-2023

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2023; The Author(s).


Abstract

Opsoclonus-myoclonus-ataxia syndrome (OMAS) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by irregular multidirectional eye movements, myoclonus, cerebellar ataxia, sleep disturbances, and cognitive dysfunction. Although most commonly occurring as a paraneoplastic syndrome, this condition has occasionally been described following infectious illnesses. This article reports a rare case of OMAS in association with dengue virus infection. This report represents an unusual clinical syndrome associated with a viral infection and reinforces the need for clinical vigilance with regard to neurological syndromes in the context of emerging arboviruses.


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