Global distribution of human chikungunya arbovirus infection: A review

Dehghani, Rouhullah; Kassiri, Hamid; Kasiri, Rozhin; Dehghani, Mousa; Kasiri, Maral

doi:10.4103/2221-6189.288591

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“…CHIKV infection is categorized as an acute febrile illness with an incubation period of four to seven days, similar to Dengue, Zika, and Malaria, leading to possible misdiagnosis, especially in the case of co-infections with other febrile illnesses [41]. Symptoms of Dengue are similar to CHIKV infection, making diagnosis challenging [42]. Patients with symptoms present with fever, severe arthralgia, skin rash, headaches, muscle aches, and joint pain [36,42].…”

Section: Chikungunya Virusmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Symptoms of Dengue are similar to CHIKV infection, making diagnosis challenging [42]. Patients with symptoms present with fever, severe arthralgia, skin rash, headaches, muscle aches, and joint pain [36,42]. CHIKV infection is seldom fatal in humans and in many cases resolves within 3 weeks; however, severe cases (10-15%) can lead to debilitating pain that can last weeks, if not years.…”

Section: Chikungunya Virusmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…CHIKV infection is seldom fatal in humans and in many cases resolves within 3 weeks; however, severe cases (10-15%) can lead to debilitating pain that can last weeks, if not years. Apart from being mosquito-borne, vertical transmission (mother to child) has been documented [42]. CHIKV is diagnosed through viral isolation using cell cultures, serological tests using antibodies, and RT-PCR tests using nucleic acids [34].…”

Section: Chikungunya Virusmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Medically Significant Vector-Borne Viral Diseases in Iran

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Vector-borne viral diseases (VBVDs) continue to pose a considerable public health risk to animals and humans globally. Vectors have integral roles in autochthonous circulation and dissemination of VBVDs worldwide. The interplay of agricultural activities, population expansion, urbanization, host/pathogen evolution, and climate change, all contribute to the continual flux in shaping the epidemiology of VBVDs. In recent decades, VBVDs, once endemic to particular countries, have expanded into new regions such as Iran and its neighbors, increasing the risk of outbreaks and other public health concerns. Both Iran and its neighboring countries are known to host a number of VBVDs that are endemic to these countries or newly circulating. The proximity of Iran to countries hosting regional diseases, along with increased global socioeconomic activities, e.g., international trade and travel, potentially increases the risk for introduction of new VBVDs into Iran. In this review, we examined the epidemiology of numerous VBVDs circulating in Iran, such as Chikungunya virus, Dengue virus, Sindbis virus, West Nile virus, Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, Sandfly-borne phleboviruses, and Hantavirus, in relation to their vectors, specifically mosquitoes, ticks, sandflies, and rodents. In addition, we discussed the interplay of factors, e.g., urbanization and climate change on VBVD dissemination patterns and the consequent public health risks in Iran, highlighting the importance of a One Health approach to further surveil and to evolve mitigation strategies.

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