A 19-year-old girl has been treated in a private hospital in city for dengue encephalitis and several complications.
The patient had developed high fever, disorientation and confusion. In the next two days, she developed prolonged seizures and did not respond adequately to medications. She was brought to Kauvery Hospital in an unconscious state after seeking treatment in several hospitals. At the hospital, the emergency medical team stabilised her and provided critical care.
An MRI brain scan revealed multiple lesions and she was transferred to the intensive care unit for treatment. While blood tests confirmed dengue and she was administered intravenous immunoglobulin, her condition did not improve. Another MRI revealed an increase in the volume of brain fluid and obstruction to its flow. The patient underwent surgery to reroute the obstructed fluid and her condition began to improve.
