Chikungunya on Reunion Island: chronicle of an epidemic foretold
Autor(es): Paganin Fabrice, Borgherini Giann-rea, Staikowsky Frédéric, Arvin-Berod Claude, Poubeau Patrice
Resumo: Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by a mosquito of the genus Aedes. It is currently epidemic on Reunion Isl-, in the Indian Ocean. It is essentially characterized by an influenza syndrome but associated with polyarthralgia - an eruption. The disabling - chronic nature of the arthralgia is the most remarkable clinical aspect of chikungunya infection. Severe - unusual forms have appeared, not previously described in the literature. These forms must be studied to determine whether there is a direct relation between the chikungunya virus - the severity factors. Treatment is solely symptomatic, combining analgesic -/or antiinflammatory agents. There is no vaccine. The epidemic is not limited to Reunion: cases of chikungunya have also been reported in neighboring isl-s (Maurice, Seychelles, - Madagascar). Travelers planning to visit the region should be counseled.
Imprenta: La Presse Me?dicale, v. 35, n. 4, Pt 2, p. 641-646, 2006
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1016/S0755-4982(06)74657-7
Descritores: Chikungunya virus - Pathogenesis; Chikungunya virus - Viral infections; Chikungunya Virus - Virus; Chikungunya virus - Transmission; Chikungunya virus - Vaccine; Chikungunya virus - Epidemic; Chikungunya virus - Epidemiology; Chikungunya virus - Public health
Data de publicação: 2006
