
doi: 10.1111/ijd.16853
pmid: 37781980
AbstractChikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by female Aedes mosquitoes that has been increasingly reported in many parts of the world across the geographical borders. In addition to fever and joint pain, mucocutaneous manifestations of chikungunya have been reported in 40–75% of infected patients. Dermatological manifestations of chikungunya are often under‐recognized and misdiagnosed as clinicians are not sensitized or educated regarding these. The early‐onset cutaneous manifestations of chikungunya fever, occurring within 1 month of the fever, include maculopapular rashes, vesiculobullous eruptions, Steven‐Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis‐like eruptions, flagellate lesions, scrotal dermatitis, oro‐genital ulcers, and exacerbation of preexisting dermatoses like psoriasis. Hyperpigmentation, lichenoid eruptions, diffuse hair fall, and exacerbation of acne usually occur as a late manifestation. Diagnosis of these mucocutaneous manifestations can be challenging as they often resemble other common dermatoses. This review article elaborates on various mucocutaneous manifestations of chikungunya fever, based on literature review and authors’ clinical experience.
Fever, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Humans, Chikungunya Fever, Psoriasis, Female, Drug Eruptions
Fever, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Humans, Chikungunya Fever, Psoriasis, Female, Drug Eruptions
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