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World J Nephrol. Sep 25, 2025; 14(3): 107415
Published online Sep 25, 2025. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v14.i3.107415
Table 1 Clinical manifestations in Chikungunya virus infection
Organ/system
Typical
Atypical
SystemicFeverLymphadenopathy
MusculoskeletalArthralgia, arthritis, myalgia, joint edema, tenosynovitis, backache, persistent or relapsing remitting polyarthralgiasChronic inflammatory rheumatism, articular destruction
DermatologicalMacular or maculopapular rash, erythemaBullous skin lesions, scaling, macular erythema, intertrigo, hypermelanosis, xerosis, excoriated papules, urticaria, and petechial spots
NeurologicalHeadacheMeningoencephalitis, acute flaccid paralysis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, myelitis, seizures, cranial nerve palsies, encephalopathy, sensorineural abnormalities, palsies, neuropathy
HematologicalLymphopenia, thrombocytopeniaHemorrhage
OcularRed eyes, iridocyclitis, retinitis, episcleritis, macular choroiditis, uveitis, retro-orbital pain, photosensitivityOptic neuritis, retinitis, uveitis
GastrointestinalNausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, anorexia, diarrhea
CardiovascularMyocarditis, pericarditis, heart failure, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy
HepaticFulminant hepatitis
PulmonaryRespiratory failure, pneumonia
RenalNephritis, acute kidney injury


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