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Vertical transmission in chikungunya infection

• M P Senanayake
• S M Senanayake
• K K Vidanage
• S Gunasena
• S P Lamabadusuriya

Abstract

We report the pregnancy outcome and clinical and laboratory findings in infants born to women with chikungunya infection during pregnancy. There was evidence of vertical transmission and poor pregnancy outcome in some cases.

Key words: chikungunya, vertical transmission

Doi: 10.4038/cmj.v54i2.865

Ceylon Medical Journal Vol. 54, No. 2, June 2009 pp47-50

Submitted on Jul 19, 2009

Published on Jul 24, 2009