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Journal of Case Reports
Transient Atrioventricular Conduction Defects in Dengue Fever
Alka Madhavankutty N1, Jasmine Rose2
Department of 1Cardiology and 2Pediatics, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Amala Nagar, Thrissur, Kerala.
Corresponding Author:
Dr Alka Madhavankutty N
Email: alka.naduvath@gmail.com
Received: 17-JAN-2025 Accepted: 27-APR-2026 Published Online: 05-JUL-2026
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2026.0013
Abstract
Background: Dengue fever may cause cardiac manifestations, including transient electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormalities. Atrioventricular (AV) conduction disturbances are rarely reported in children. Case Report: An 8-year-old boy with dengue fever and thrombocytopenia presented with an irregular cardiac rhythm. ECG revealed AV conduction delay, intermittent Mobitz type I second-degree AV block, and junctional rhythm. He remained hemodynamically stable and was managed conservatively with serial ECG monitoring. The abnormalities progressively resolved by day 4, and follow-up at 6 months showed normal sinus rhythm without residual conduction defects. Conclusion: Dengue fever may cause transient AV conduction abnormalities in children. This case highlights the importance of ECG assessment and serial monitoring to identify cardiac involvement and document recovery.
Keywords : Atrioventricular Block, Child, Dengue, Electrocardiography, Heart Conduction System, Sinus Arrhythmia.
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