Chikungunya: bending over the Americas and the rest of the world
Autor(es): Madariaga Miguel, Ticona Eduardo, Resurrecion Cristhian
Resumo: Chikungunya is an arthropod-borne virus transmitted by Aedes mosquito bites. A viral mutation has allowed Aedes albopictus to become the preferred vector extending the geographic spread of the condition. The virus causes an acute febrile illness occasionally followed by a chronic rheumatic condition causing severe impairment. The diagnosis is usually confirmed with serology. No specific treatment is currently available. This article reviews the condition with emphasis on his dissemination in the Americas.
Palavras-Chave: Alphavirus; Chikungunya; Epidemics
Imprenta: The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, v. 20, n. 1, p. 91-98, 2016
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1016/j.bjid.2015.10.004
Descritores: Chikungunya virus - Infectious diseases ; Chikungunya virus - Serology ; Chikungunya virus - Viral infections ; Chikungunya virus - Serology ; Chikungunya Virus - Virus ; Chikungunya virus - Epidemic
Data de publicação: 2016
