Cutaneous manifestations of chikungunya fever

Chikungunya fever, a re-emerging RNA viral infection produces different cutaneous manifestations in children compared to adults. 52 children with chikungunya fever, confirmed by positive IgM antibody test were seen during 2009–2010. Pigmentary lesions were common (27/52) followed by vesiculobullous...

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Published in:Indian pediatrics 2012, Vol.49 (1), p.51-53
Main Authors: Seetharam, K. A., Sridevi, K., Vidyasagar, P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alphavirus Infections - complications
Chikungunya Fever
Chikungunya virus
Child
Communicable Diseases, Emerging
Female
Humans
Infant
Male
Maternal and Child Health
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatrics
Research Brief
Skin Diseases - diagnosis
Skin Diseases - virology
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Summary:Chikungunya fever, a re-emerging RNA viral infection produces different cutaneous manifestations in children compared to adults. 52 children with chikungunya fever, confirmed by positive IgM antibody test were seen during 2009–2010. Pigmentary lesions were common (27/52) followed by vesiculobullous lesions (16/52) and maculopapular lesions (14/52). Vesiculobullous lesions were most common in infants, although rarely reported in adults. Psoriasis was exacerbated in 4 children resulting in more severe forms. In 2 children, guttate psoriasis was observed for the first time.
ISSN:0019-6061
0974-7559
DOI:10.1007/s13312-012-0007-7