Chikungunya virus-induced myopericarditis: toward an increase of dilated cardiomyopathy in countries with epidemics?
Autor(es): Simon, Fabrice; Paule, Philippe; Oliver, Manuela
Resumo: The acute stage of infection with chikungunya virus, which is characterized of fever, polyarthritis, and occasional rash, can be complicated by myocarditis, as reported in a 21-year-old woman. Persisting changes on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging one year after disease onset could lead to delayed myocardial damage. An unexpected delayed increase in dilated cardiomyopathy may be observed in countries affected by the outbreak of chikungunya virus disease during 2005-2007.
Palavras-Chave: Infection
Imprenta: American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, v. 78, n. 2, p. 212-213, 2008
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Chikungunya Fever ; Aedes aegypti - Epidemiology ; Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de Publicação: 2008
