A fatal case of encephalitis associated with chikungunya virus infection
Autor(es)Casolari Stefania, Briganti Elisabetta, Zanotti Miriam, Zauli Tiziano, Nicoletti Loredana, Magurano Fabio, Fortuna Claudia, Fiorentini Cristiano, Grazia Ciufolini Maria, Rezza Giovanni
ResumoAn outbreak of Chikungunya fever occurred in north-east Italy in the summer of 2007. Only 1 fatal case was observed, in an 83-y-old male hospitalized with encephalitis. Viral genome was detected at high level (1.5 x 10(8) copies/ml) in the cerebrospinal fluid 7 d after symptoms onset.
ImprentaScandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases, v. 40, n. 11-12, p. 995-996, 2008
Identificador do Objeto Digital10.1080/00365540802419055
DescritoresChikungunya virus - Genome ; Chikungunya virus - Pathogenesis ; Chikungunya virus - Infectious diseases ; Chikungunya virus - Viral infections ; Chikungunya Virus - Virus ; Chikungunya virus - Chikungunya fever ; Chikungunya virus - Public health
Data de Publicação:2008
