Encephalitis associated with inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion due to chikungunya infection in Recife, State of Pernambuco, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 50(3): 417-422, May-June 2017. tab, graf
Article
in En
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| ID: biblio-896969
Responsible library:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
Abstract The symptoms of chikungunya virus (CHIKV) infection include fever, headache, muscle aches, skin rash, and polyarthralgia, characterized by intense pain, edema, and temporary functional impairment. This is the first report of encephalitis caused by CHIKV infection associated with an atypical presentation of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, evolving to cognitive impairment and apraxia of speech.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Encephalitis, Viral
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Chikungunya Fever
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Inappropriate ADH Syndrome
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Country of publication:
Brazil