Clinical and Laboratory Study of a Newly Observed Viral Infection in the Philippines: A Preliminary Report*

Authors

  • Milagros P. Reyes Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Institute of Hygiene, University of the Philippines
  • Alendry P. Caviles, Jr. Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Institute of Hygiene, University of the Philippines
  • Lourdes A. Manahan Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Institute of Hygiene, University of the Philippines
  • Lourdes Espiritu-Campos Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Institute of Hygiene, University of the Philippines
  • Paulo C. Campos Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Institute of Hygiene, University of the Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v56i2.4072

Keywords:

Chikungunya virus, Philippines, arthritis

Abstract

Eighteen (18) cases of Chikungunya (or a very close related virus) infection, a newly observed clinical entity in the Philippines, are presented. Diagnosis was established by serological studies consisting of hemagglutination- inhibition (HI) and complement fixation (CF) tests.

The clinical picture is characterized by a symptom-complex consisting essentially of fever, severe, incapacitating, recurrent joint pains and a rash. There is no involvement of the respiratory system and no bleeding tendencies were observed. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate was elevated, more so towards the later part of the illness. The platelet counts were normal. No residual joint deformity morbidity or mortality was encountered.

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Published

2022-02-18

Issue

Vol. 56 No. 2 (2022): Dr. Lourdes A. Manahan Centennial Rheumatology Issue

Section

Articles

How to Cite

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Clinical and Laboratory Study of a Newly Observed Viral Infection in the Philippines: A Preliminary Report*. Acta Med Philipp [Internet]. 2022 Feb. 18 [cited 2025 Apr. 5];56(2). Available from: https://actamedicaphilippina.upm.edu.ph/index.php/acta/article/view/4072