Case ReportInternational Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

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A rare presentation of dengue fever: acute motor quadriparesis due to hypokalemia

Int J Res Med Sci. 2014;2(4):1732-1734.DOI10.5455/2320-6012.ijrms20141196

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Abstract

Hypokalemia can lead to acute onset pure motor flaccid quadriparesis. Although there are many causes of hypokalemia but dengue is a one rare cause of them which can cause hypokalemia. Simply correction of potassium improve the weakness dramatically. We reported a case who presented to us with acute motor quadriparesis, finally diagnosed hypokalemia due to dengue.

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  1. Senior Resident, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, U.P.
  2. Junior Resident, Department of Microbiology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, U.P.
  3. Professor, Department of Medicine, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, U.P.

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