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September 10, 2025Tropical Doctor

Chikungunya infection complicated by encephalitis and rhabdomyolysis

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PPP.N. PaiRDRichard D. DeyDADeepankshi Aggarwal

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Overview

Case of a 61-year-old male shows CHIKV encephalitis and rhabdomyolysis, indicating severe outcomes.

Key Points

  • Patient presented with acute respiratory failure and flaccid paraparesis after febrile illness, highlighting severe CHIKV complications.
  • MRI findings revealed white matter hyperintensities consistent with encephalitis, while laboratory tests confirmed rhabdomyolysis and kidney injury.
  • Case emphasizes the need for early recognition of unusual CHIKV manifestations to enable prompt diagnosis and management.
  • Despite intensive care, the patient succumbed to complications like hyperkalaemia, underscoring the severity of CHIKV infections.

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Pai et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23d81b210217d6478df99https://doi.org/10.1177/00494755251375216
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