Case Report RARE PRESENTATION OF CHIK SIGN WITH DIAGNOSIS OF CHIKUNGUNYA: Chik sign in Chikungunya

Nitin Rathod; amishi amishi

doi:10.15713/ins.bhj.165

Authors

Nitin Rathod Head of Department of Medicine at Nanavati Max Superspeeciality Hospital
amishi amishi a:1:{s:5:"en_US";s:6:"doctor";}

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15713/ins.bhj.165

Keywords:

Hyperpigmented patches, chik sign, chikungunya virus RNA PCR

Abstract

Middle age women known case of hypertension presented with acute onset of fever and also hyperpigmented patch on nose and sides of the nose since 2-3 days back. Laboratory values showed negative Typhoid IgM, Dengue NS1 antigen, Dengue IgG and IgM and Malaria. Urine routine was normal. Serology was positive for Chikungunya virus RNA PCR.. Patient condition improved with supportive treatment and was discharged home.

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