Cases of Chikungunya fever in Italy in travellers returning from the Indian Ocean and risk of introduction of the disease to Italy
Autor(es): Fusco Francesco Maria, Puro Vincenzo, Di Caro Antonino, Nicastri Emanuele, Carannante Novella, Faella Francesco Saverio, Barzon Luisa, Di Cesare Simona, Palù Giorgio, Capobianchi Maria Rosaria, Ippolito Giuseppe
Resumo: Chikungunya fever is a viral disease characterized by fever, arthralgia - rash. A large outbreak of Chikungunya fever began in 2005 in La Reunion, - it is still ongoing on many isl-s - countries of the Indian Ocean. Several cases have been detected in Europe in travellers returning from the affected areas. The disease is transmitted by the bite of Aedes mosquitoes, which are also widespread in Italy. We describe 7 cases of Chikungunya fever imported into Italy by travellers returning from affected countries. The current outbreak is described, - the risk of establishment of a chain of transmission in Italy is discussed.
Imprenta: Le Infezioni in Medicina, v. 14, n. 4, p. 238-245, 2006
Descritores: Chikungunya virus - Viral infections; Chikungunya Virus - Virus; Chikungunya virus - Transmission; Chikungunya virus - Chikungunya fever; Chikungunya virus - Epidemiology; Chikungunya virus - Public health
Data de publicação: 2006
