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DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1787799
Neurodengue, a narrative review of the literature
Neurodengue, uma revisão narrativa da literatura![](https://www.thieme-connect.de/media/10.1055-s-00054595/202407/lookinside/thumbnails/10-1055-s-0044-1787799_240070-1.jpg)
Abstract
Dengue fever (DF) is the most frequent arboviral disease globally. Deforestation, armed conflicts, and climate change have caused an unprecedented global spread of DF, raising concerns in healthcare systems worldwide. Systemic manifestations of the disease range from mild to severe and, in some cases, can lead to death. Although neurological complications have been reported over the last few decades, they are often neglected or underreported. The present narrative review aims to describe the most important central and peripheral nervous system complications and provide guidance to neurologists in terms of diagnosis and management.
Resumo
A dengue é a arbovirose mais frequente no mundo. O desmatamento, os conflitos armados e as mudanças climáticas levaram a uma disseminação global e sem precedentes da dengue, o que gera preocupações na maioria dos sistemas de saúde em todo o mundo. As manifestações sistêmicas variam de leves a graves, incluindo morte. Complicações neurológicas têm sido descritas nas últimas décadas, mas geralmente são negligenciadas ou subnotificadas. O objetivo desta revisão narrativa é descrever as complicações neurológicas centrais e periféricas e auxiliar os neurologistas em seu diagnóstico e manejo.
Authors' Contributions
All authors have contributed equally to the manuscript's conceptualization, design, data acquisition, analysis, interpretation, writing, and reviewing. All authors have approved the final version of the manuscript and agreed to be responsible for all aspects of the work.
Publication History
Received: 11 March 2024
Accepted: 01 May 2024
Article published online:
04 July 2024
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Abelardo Queiroz Campos Araujo, Marco Antonio Lima, Marcus Tulius Teixeira Silva. Neurodengue, a narrative review of the literature. Arq Neuropsiquiatr 2024; 82: s00441787799.
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1787799
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