Sporadic cases of chikungunya, Réunion Island, August 2009

Autor(es): D'Ortenzio E, Grandadam M, Balleydier E, Dehecq J S, Jaffar-B-jee M C, Michault A, Andriamandimby S F, Reynes J M, Filleul L


Resumo: On 28 August 2009, French authorities reported five cases of chikungunya fever on Reunion Isl-: three confirmed, one probable, - one suspected case under investigation. All three confirmed patients presented with an acute febrile syndrome, arthralgia, myalgia - cutaneaous rash. All live in the same area on the western side of the isl-.


Imprenta: Euro Surveillance, v. 14, n. 35, 2009


Descritores: Chikungunya virus - Viral infections ; Chikungunya Virus - Virus ; Chikungunya virus - Chikungunya fever ; Chikungunya virus - Epidemiology ; Chikungunya virus - Public health


Data de publicação: 2009