Autor(es): Sánchez-Seco María Paz, Negredo Ana Isabel, Puente Sabino, Pinazo M A Jesús, Shuffenecker Isabelle, Tenorio Antonio, Fedele Cesare Giovanni, Domingo Cristina, Rubio José Miguel, de Ory Fern-o

Resumo: The chikungunya virus is a clear example of an emergent pathogen, as demonstrated by the important outbreaks reported in recent years on some isl-s in the Indian Ocean, on the Indian subcontinent, - in Italy. The autochthonous outbreak that took place in Europe has shown that the international health authorities were right in their concern about the possibility that this arbovirus could become established in countries with a temperate climate where the appropriate vectors circulate. A total of 308 patients were studied to investigate symptoms consistent with infection by this virus occurring during their stay in, or after their return from, an endemic area. Molecular -/or serological methods were used to seek evidence of infection by chikungunya virus. Twenty-nine positive cases were diagnosed. The molecular - serological tools are complementary: molecular technology generated positive results at the onset of symptoms - serology provided positive testing in samples with a longer evolution time. The first cases of infection by chikungunya virus in Spanish travelers have been detected. The tools necessary for correct diagnosis of infection by this virus are available in our country.

Palavras-Chave: Chikungunya virus; Imported illness; Microbiological diagnosis

Imprenta: Enfermedades Infecciosas y Microbiologi?a Cli?nica, v. 27, n. 8, p. 457-461, 2009

Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1016/j.eimc.2008.07.011

Descritores: Chikungunya virus - Arbovirus; Chikungunya virus - Pathogenesis; Chikungunya virus - Serology; Chikungunya virus - Viral infections; Chikungunya virus - Molecular methods; Chikungunya virus - Serological diagnosis; Chikungunya virus - Serology; Chikungunya Virus - Virus; Chikungunya virus - Molecular screening

Data de publicação: 2009

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