Dengue and chikungunya codetection during pregnancy

case report

Abstract

Introduction: The triple circulation of arboviruses on the national scene is a constant concern for public health. Case report: Pregnant woman, 3 years old, primigravidae, presented with an acute infection with fever, arthralgia and myalgia, changes in blood pressure levels, elevated liver enzymes, thrombocytopenia and elevated LDH levels, which generated a severe condition, resulting in emergency delivery and hemorrhage. massive postpartum. After suspicion and serological tests, co-detection by dengue and chikungunya was confirmed. Final considerations: The co-detection of acute dengue and chikungunya generated preeclampsia and postpartum hemorrhage. After timely conduct, the pregnant woman and the NB continued well and were discharged. This situation serves as a warning for epidemiological surveillance.