Chikungunya-related arthritis: case report and review of the literature.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

Chikungunya fever often presents with severe arthritis/arthralgias, high fever, myalgias, headache, and maculopapular rash (Chow et al., 2011 [1]; Das et al., 2010 [2]; Mizuno et al., 2011 [3]; Powers, 2010 [4]; Sissoko et al., 2010 [5]; Staples et al., 2009 [6]). Persistent arthritis/arthralgias commonly develop after symptomatic infection and are the most common long-term complication (Chow et al., 2011 [1]; Powers, 2010 [4]; Sissoko et al., 2010 [5]; Staples et al., 2009 [6]). The small joints are most often affected in a symmetric pattern that can mimic adult rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (Mizuno et al., 2011 [3]; Bouquillard and Combe, 2009 [7]; Chabbra et al., 2008 [8]; Jaffar-Bandjee et al., 2009 [9]; Simon et al., 2007 [10]).

OBJECTIVE:

We present a case of Chikungunya virus (CHIKV)-induced arthritis and review the literature surrounding Chikungunya-induced arthritis/arthralgias and associated musculoskeletal (MSK) manifestations.

METHODS:

A Medline search was completed from 1946--November 2011. Key words included Chikungunya virus and arthritis. A PubMed search was completed from 1996--November 2011. Search terms included Chikungunya virus, etiology, and fever. Searches were limited to humans and English language publications. Additional relevant articles were obtained from the reference lists.

• Authors: Heather E Waymouth, Dick E Zoutman, Tanveer E Towheed
• Journal: Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism (Semin Arthritis Rheum) Vol. 43 Issue 2 Pg. 273-8 (Oct 2013) ISSN: 1532-866X [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 23608542 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Topics

• Alphavirus Infections (complications)
• Arthritis (virology)
• Chikungunya Fever
• Chikungunya virus (isolation & purification)
• Female
• Humans
• Young Adult