Mightier than the Sword Chikungunya Arthritis
After Dengue fever, Chikungunya (CHIKV) epidemics are occurring almost worldwide, garnering more medical attention due to the similarity in origin and initial presentation of both the diseases. They both use the same vectors and present with acute fever, myalgia, lethargy and nausea, making it impo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Dow University of Health Sciences
2018-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences |
| Online Access: | https://jduhs.com/index.php/jduhs/article/view/1371 |
| Summary: | After Dengue fever, Chikungunya (CHIKV) epidemics are occurring almost worldwide, garnering more medical attention due to the similarity in origin and initial presentation of both the diseases. They both use the same vectors and present with acute fever, myalgia, lethargy and nausea, making it important to differentiate the two upon diagnosis.
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| ISSN: | 1995-2198 2410-2180 |