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Signs and Symptoms of Encephalitis/Encephalopathy Associated with Acute Dengue Infection

  • Decreased level of consciousness:
    lethargy, confusion, coma
  • Seizures
  • Nuchal rigidity
  • Paresis

Some cases may present with or develop encephalitic or encephalopathic signs and symptoms, such as:

  • Decreased level of consciousness—including lethargy, confusion, and coma;
  • Seizures;
  • Nuchal rigidity; and
  • Paresis.

Some of these cases may subsequently develop typical dengue hemorrhagic fever.

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