Human CD8 T‐cell activation in acute and chronic chikungunya infection
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DOI: 10.1111/imm.12992
Abstract: There is a need for more detailed elucidation of T‐cell immunity in chikungunya infection. CD8 T cells are one of main actors against viruses. Here, we analysed CD8+ T lymphocytes from patients in the acute… read more here.
Keywords: cd8; chikungunya infection; cell; acute chronic ... See more keywords
Neurologic sequelae of severe chikungunya infection in the first 6 months of life: a prospective cohort study 24-months post-infection
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-021-05876-4
Abstract: Background Perinatally chikungunya infected neonates have been reported to have high rates of post-infection neurologic sequelae, mainly cognitive problems. In older children and adults chikungunya does not appear to have sequelae, but data on postnatally… read more here.
Keywords: chikungunya infection; infection; severe chikungunya; post infection ... See more keywords
Clinical and laboratory profiles of children with severe chikungunya infection.
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DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0232-2018
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Chikungunya infection presents with distinct clinical features depending on the patient age group. METHODS Medical records of children with positive IgM for the chikungunya virus who were hospitalized in a pediatric ward in Fortaleza,… read more here.
Keywords: profiles children; chikungunya infection; laboratory profiles; clinical laboratory ... See more keywords
Increased platelet activation and platelet-inflammasome engagement during chikungunya infection
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.958820
Abstract: Chikungunya fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The infection is usually symptomatic and most common symptoms are fever accompanied by joint pain and swelling. In most cases symptoms subside… read more here.
Keywords: platelet; platelet activation; chikungunya infection; infection ... See more keywords
Predictable Chikungunya Infection Dynamics in Brazil
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DOI: 10.3390/v14091889
Abstract: Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) was first imported into the Caribbean in 2013 and subsequently spread across the Americas. It has infected millions in the region and Brazil has become the hub of ongoing transmission. Using Seasonal… read more here.
Keywords: predictable chikungunya; chikungunya infection; region; infection dynamics ... See more keywords