Abstract
The largest described outbreak of chikungunya virus has been occurring on the islands of the southwest Indian Ocean since March 2005. We describe the manifestations of chikungunya virus infection in travelers returning from these islands, with focus on skin manifestations.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aedes / virology
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Aged
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Alphavirus Infections / epidemiology
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Alphavirus Infections / pathology
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Alphavirus Infections / virology*
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Animals
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Chikungunya virus / isolation & purification*
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Disease Outbreaks
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Female
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Humans
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Indian Ocean Islands / epidemiology
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Insect Vectors / virology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Travel*