Livedo reticularis and dengue

Authors

  • Oscar Pamo-Reyna Clínica Internacional San Borja. Lima, Peru

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/anales.v84i3.26072

Keywords:

Dengue, Skin Rash, Livedo Reticularis

Abstract

We present the case of a 40-year-old male, resident of Lima city, with no recent travels, with fever, general malaise, headache and diarrhea. He went to the Emergency Department and auxiliary tests showed leukopenia and mild thrombocytopenia. Studies for Epstein-Barr, hepatitis B, toxoplasma, rubella, CMV, herpes 1-2 and COVID-19 were negative. IgM and IgG antibodies for dengue were negative and NS1 protein was positive. He was diagnosed with dengue. He only received paracetamol. On follow-up, on the seventh day of illness, he was found afebrile and with livedo reticularis type dermal lesions on the limbs, mainly. This unusual cutaneous pattern in dengue is highlighted.

Author Biography

  • Oscar Pamo-Reyna, Clínica Internacional San Borja. Lima, Peru

    Médico internista.

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Published

2023-08-23

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Section

Reporte de Casos

How to Cite

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Pamo-Reyna O. Livedo reticularis and dengue. An Fac med [Internet]. 2023 Aug. 23 [cited 2024 May 20];84(3):319-21. Available from: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/anales/article/view/26072