Which of the following is a known effect of dengue to fetuses, if mother is affected:: (A) Abortion, (B) Teratogenicity, (C) IUGR, (D) None of the above
Answer is D. Ans. is d i.e. None of the aboveRef Fernando arias 4/e, pg313-314Dengue Fever in PregnancyMaterial risks:a. Associated with high maternal mortalityb. Deranged liver functions may mimic HELLP syndrome.Fetal risks:No evidence of teratogenicity, abortion or IUGR following dengue infection during pregnancy.Vertical transmission is present.Newborn presents with fever, hepatomegaly and thrombocytopenia. In grave infection, newborn may show coagulopathy.