Pleural Effusion and Ascites in Child with Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever and Its Management

Case Report

Authors

  • Asterisa Retno Putri General Practitioner, Pediatric Department, Wangaya General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
  • Runi Arumndari General Practitioner, Pediatric Department, Wangaya General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
  • Claudia Natasha Liman General Practitioner, Pediatric Department, Wangaya General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
  • Anak Agung Made Sucipta Pediatrician, Pediatric Department, Wangaya General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55175/cdk.v52i2.1068

Keywords:

Ascites, dengue haemorrhagic fever, diuretic, pleura effusion

Abstract

Background: Dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) is caused by dengue virus type 1-4; it is still endemic in Indonesia. Case: A 1 year and 11 months--old baby-girl with fever, lethargic, nausea and vomiting, and thrombocytopenia. She was diagnosed with dengue hemorrhagic fever. Pleural effusion and ascites were diagnosed after fluid resuscitation. Clinical improvement was observed after furosemide therapy and could be discharged after seven days of treatment. Conclusion: Diuretic administration can be considered in case of dengue haemorrhagic fever with severe plasma leakage. Further research is needed.

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Published

07-02-2025

How to Cite

Putri, A. R., Arumndari, R., Liman, C. N., & Sucipta, A. A. M. (2025). Pleural Effusion and Ascites in Child with Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever and Its Management: Case Report. Cermin Dunia Kedokteran, 52(2), 106–112. https://doi.org/10.55175/cdk.v52i2.1068

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Vol. 52 No. 2 (2025): Pediatric

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