Presence of Autoimmune Antibody in Chikungunya Infection
Joint Authors
Silachamroon, Udomsak
Maek-a-nantawat, Wirach
Source
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-11-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Chikungunya infection has recently re-emerged as an important arthropod-borne disease in Thailand.
Recently, Southern Thailand was identified as a potentially endemic area for the chikungunya virus.
Here, we report a case of severe musculoskeletal complication, presenting with muscle weakness and swelling of the limbs.
During the investigation to exclude autoimmune muscular inflammation, high titers of antinuclear antibody were detected.
This is the report of autoimmunity detection associated with an arbovirus infection.
The symptoms can mimic autoimmune polymyositis disease, and the condition requires close monitoring before deciding to embark upon prolonged specific treatment with immunomodulators.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Maek-a-nantawat, Wirach& Silachamroon, Udomsak. 2009. Presence of Autoimmune Antibody in Chikungunya Infection. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502359
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Maek-a-nantawat, Wirach& Silachamroon, Udomsak. Presence of Autoimmune Antibody in Chikungunya Infection. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502359
American Medical Association (AMA)
Maek-a-nantawat, Wirach& Silachamroon, Udomsak. Presence of Autoimmune Antibody in Chikungunya Infection. Case Reports in Medicine. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502359
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-502359