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A Case of Chikungunya Virus Induced Arthralgia Responsive to Colchicine
Chikungunya virus is an emerging infectious disease that has started circulating throughout the Americas and Caribbean. It can lead to persistent arthralgia lasting months to years. Treatment has been symptomatic with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. This case report describes a trial of colchicine for chikungunya arthralgia in 1 patient.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Rheumatology
سال: 2009
ISSN: 0973-3698
DOI: 10.1016/s0973-3698(09)60120-5