title: Cutaneous manifestations of chikungunya fever.
abstract: Chikungunya fever, a re-emerging RNA viral infection produces different cutaneous manifestations in children compared to adults. 52 children with chikungunya fever, confirmed by positive IgM antibody test were seen during 2009-2010. Pigmentary lesions were common (27/52) followed by vesiculobullous lesions (16/52) and maculopapular lesions (14/52). Vesiculobullous lesions were most common in infants, although rarely reported in adults. Psoriasis was exacerbated in 4 children resulting in more severe forms. In 2 children, guttate psoriasis was observed for the first time.
authors: Department of Dermatology and STD, Katuri Medical College, Guntur, AP, India. seetharamka@gmail.com
authors: K A
authors: KA
authors: Seetharam
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Sridevi
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Vidyasagar
mesh_terms: D018354:Alphavirus Infections / Q000150:complications*; D065632:Chikungunya Fever; D002646:Chikungunya virus; D002648:Child; D021821:Communicable Diseases, Emerging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000821:virology*