Chikungunya infection in Malaysia: Comparison with dengue infection in adults and predictors of persistent arthralgia

Background: Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) and dengue virus (DENV) co-circulate in areas endemic with the Aedes mosquito vectors. Both viruses cause similar illnesses which may be difficult to distinguish clinically. CHIKV is also associated with persistent arthralgia. Objectives: To compare and describe...

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Main Authors: Zim, M.A.M., Sam, I.C., Omar, S.F.S., Chan, Y.F., AbuBakar, S., Kamarulzaman, A.
Format: Article
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://eprints.um.edu.my/7269/
http://eprints.um.edu.my/7269/1/Zim%2D2013%2DChikungunya_infectio.pdf