Going Viral 2019 : Zika, Chikungunya, and Dengue - 21/11/18
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Chikungunya and Zika virus infections are emerging diseases in the Americas, and dengue continues to be the most prevalent arthropod-borne virus in the world. These arbovirus diseases may spread by endemic transmission or as travel-related infections and have rapidly expanded their geographic distribution secondary to vector spread. All 3 share a similar clinical picture that includes a maculopapular rash. Zika is characterized by pruritic rash, low-grade fever, and arthralgia. Congenital nervous system malformations are a growing public-health concern. Chikungunya distinctive dermatologic manifestations include facial melanosis and bullous eruption. Dengue bleeding complications may be life-threatening and require inpatient management.
El texto completo de este artículo está disponible en PDF.Keywords : Arbovirus, Aedes aegypti, Travel-related illness, Zika, Microcephaly, Chikungunya, Dengue
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Vol 37 - N° 1
P. 95-105 - janvier 2019 Regresar al númeroBienvenido a EM-consulte, la referencia de los profesionales de la salud.
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