Chikungunya: Bending over the Americas and the rest of the world

Miguel Madariaga; Eduardo Ticona; Cristhian Resurrecion

doi:10.1016/j.bjid.2015.10.004

Chikungunya: Bending over the Americas and the rest of the world

Miguel Madariaga, Eduardo Ticona, Cristhian Resurrecion

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	91-98
Number of pages	8
Journal	Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume	20
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjid.2015.10.004
State	Published - 1 Jan 2016

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Alphavirus
Chikungunya
Epidemics

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