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* Infection with the Chikungunya virus |
* Infection with the Chikungunya virus |
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** Arthralgias |
** Arthralgias |
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* 12% risk of chronic arthralgias up to 3 years post-infection |
* 12% risk of chronic arthralgias up to 3 years post-infection |
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* Neonates and elderly at highest risk for neurological sequelae |
* Neonates and elderly at highest risk for neurological sequelae |
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Revision as of 19:34, 14 August 2019
Chikungunya
Definition
- Infection with the Chikungunya virus
Presentation
- History
- Fever
- Rash
- Arthralgias
Management
- High-dose NSAIDs
- May need aggressive rheumatology medications for arthritis
- Supportive treatment
Prognosis
- 12% risk of chronic arthralgias up to 3 years post-infection
- Neonates and elderly at highest risk for neurological sequelae
