Mightier than the Sword Chikungunya Arthritis

Authors

  • Khalid Mahmood Former Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.

Abstract

After Dengue fever, Chikungunya (CHIKV) epidemics are occurring almost worldwide, garnering more medical attention due to the similarity in origin and initial presentation of both the diseases. They both use the same vectors and present with acute fever, myalgia, lethargy and nausea, making it important to differentiate the two upon diagnosis.

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Published

2018-04-20

How to Cite

Mahmood, K. . (2018). Mightier than the Sword Chikungunya Arthritis. Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences (JDUHS), 12(1), 1–2. Retrieved from https://jduhs.jduhs.duhs.edu.pk/index.php/jduhs/article/view/1371

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Editorial