Underdiagnosis of Chikungunya virus infections in symptomatic dutch travelers returning from the Indian ocean area
Autor(es): Reusken Chantal B E M, Bakker Jacinta, Reimerink Johan H J, Zelena Hana, Koopmans Marion G P
Resumo: A putative underdiagnosis of clinical chikungunya virus infection in Dutch travelers to the Indian Ocean area was addressed by retrospective screening of all sera for which requested dengue virus serology was negative in the period 2007 to 2010. Evidence for a recent infection was observed in 6.5% of 107 patients, indicating a substantial underdiagnosis - the need for increased awareness among physicians.
Imprenta: Journal of Travel Medicine, v. 20, n. 1, p. 44-46, 2013
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1111/j.1708-8305.2012.00670.x
Descritores: Chikungunya virus - Flaviviridae ; Chikungunya virus - Pathogenesis ; Chikungunya virus - Serology ; Chikungunya virus - Viral infections ; Chikungunya virus - Serology ; Chikungunya Virus - Virus ; Chikungunya virus - Chikungunya fever ; Chikungunya virus - Dengue ; Chikungunya virus - Epidemiology ; Chikungunya virus - Immunology ; Chikungunya virus - Public health
Data de publicação: 2013
