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Chikungunya associated with cutaneous ulcerations.

F El Sayed¹, R Dhaybi

¹Division of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon. fouad_el_sayed@yahoo.com

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology

|May 9, 2008

Summary

Chikungunya virus infection can cause skin issues. This case highlights painful leg ulcers as a rare, prolonged manifestation of chikungunya in an elderly patient.

Area of Science:

Virology
Dermatology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral illness known for causing fever, joint pain (arthralgia), muscle pain (myalgia), and rash.
While typically self-limiting, chikungunya can present with atypical or prolonged symptoms, particularly in older adults.

Observation:

A 72-year-old woman developed persistent, painful skin ulcers on both legs over a three-month period.
The patient's clinical presentation included chronic cutaneous manifestations potentially linked to a prior chikungunya infection.

Findings:

This case underscores the diverse and sometimes severe dermatological sequelae of chikungunya virus infection.
Cutaneous ulcerations, though uncommon, represent a significant and potentially debilitating manifestation of chikungunya, especially in the elderly population.

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Implications:

Recognizing these unusual cutaneous features is crucial for timely diagnosis and management of chikungunya.
Further research into the pathogenesis of chronic dermatological complications of chikungunya may improve patient outcomes.