Chikungunya Association with different Presentation at Tertiary Care Centre

Abstract

Research and Methodology Sample size Total number of total patients was 245 in our study. Study design Cohort study, systemically all patients were enrolled .Two investigators assigned for collection of data. Inclusion criteria The age group of 14 years to 69 was enrolled. The symptoms and duration and intensity of fever were systemically classified for the study. The only viral fever patients were included.

Acute clinical features and persistence of joint pain in probable cases of Chikungunya Fever in Eritrea

“…(7) Major CHIK outbreaks emerged across the Indian Ocean islands between 2004 and 2007 and infected more than 272,000 people, most notably on Reunion island. (8,9) The Reunion island epidemic of 2005-2006 reported 270,000 infected cases, approximately a third of the island's population. (8) Major epidemics, such as found in Reunion Island, can cause signi cant productivity loss and immense economic cost, especially for developing countries.…”

“…However, in a subset of people, joint pain and swelling can last for months to years and often uctuating, leading to long-term persistent polyarthralgia. (3,8,9,15) CHIKV pathogenesis of arthropathy is likely attributed to CHIKV residing and replicating within muscle and joint tissue. Although recent advances have shed light on the CHIK infection, the immunopathogenic mechanism of CHIKV resulting in arthralgia still remains unclear.…”