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Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection
Published in: Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection 1/2013

Open Access 01-12-2013 | Review

Chikungunya and the eye: a review

Authors: Padmamalini Mahendradas, Kavitha Avadhani, Rohit Shetty

Published in: Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

Chikungunya is a self-limited, systemic viral infection that has been a major health problem since the past few years. Ocular manifestations of the disease have become more prevalent in the recent years. Currently, there is neither a specific treatment nor vaccine available for chikungunya fever. This review highlights the current understanding on the pathogenesis, systemic changes with an emphasis on ocular findings, laboratory investigations, and prevention and treatment of this disease.
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Metadata
Title
Chikungunya and the eye: a review
Authors
Padmamalini Mahendradas
Kavitha Avadhani
Rohit Shetty
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1869-5760
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1869-5760-3-35

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