Viral infections: α-viral arthropathy
PE McGill - Bailliere's clinical rheumatology, 1995 - Elsevier
Six different mosquito-borne viruses (Chikungunya, O'nyong-nyong, Mayaro, Ross River,
Sindbis and Barmah Forest) have been associated with arthritis in humans. These viruses
are prevalent in the tropics and subtropics and they produce similar symptoms, consisting of
fever, joint pains and rash. The symptoms are usually of short duration, around 1 week;
complete recovery is the rule apart from exceptional cases of Chik infection. Precise
diagnosis requires a serological service which is not available in many parts of the tropics …
Sindbis and Barmah Forest) have been associated with arthritis in humans. These viruses
are prevalent in the tropics and subtropics and they produce similar symptoms, consisting of
fever, joint pains and rash. The symptoms are usually of short duration, around 1 week;
complete recovery is the rule apart from exceptional cases of Chik infection. Precise
diagnosis requires a serological service which is not available in many parts of the tropics …
