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[Paediatric features of Dengue and Chikungunya fevers]

P Gérardin1

  • 1Service de néonatologie, réanimation néonatale et pédiatrique, pôle Femme-Mère-Enfant, groupe hospitalier Sud Réunion, centre hospitalier régional, BP 350, 97448 Saint-Pierre cedex, Réunion. patrick.gerardin@chr-reunion.fr

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|October 10, 2009
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Dengue and Chikungunya are spreading globally due to adaptable viruses and mosquito vectors. This review covers their life cycle, spread, clinical features, and prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Arbovirology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Dengue (Df) and Chikungunya fever (Cf) are significant global arboviral diseases.
  • The plasticity of RNA viruses and Aedes mosquito vectors contributes to their spread.
  • Challenges exist in achieving herd immunity and effective vaccination.

Purpose:

  • To review the viral life cycle and epidemiology of Dengue and Chikungunya.
  • To discuss pathogenesis and pediatric clinical manifestations.
  • To outline basic principles of treatment and prevention.

Summary:

  • This review details the viral life cycle and epidemiology of Dengue and Chikungunya.
  • It covers pathogenesis, pediatric aspects, and clinical forms of these arboviruses.
  • Basic principles for treatment and prevention are also summarized.

Impact:

  • Provides a comprehensive overview for understanding and managing Dengue and Chikungunya.
  • Highlights challenges in disease control due to viral and vector adaptability.
  • Informs public health strategies for arbovirus prevention and treatment.

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