Neurological manifestations in Chikungunya: about 23 cases collected in Reunion Island
P Tournebize, C Charlin, M Lagrange - Revue neurologique, 2008 - europepmc.org
P Tournebize, C Charlin, M Lagrange
Revue neurologique, 2008•europepmc.orgConclusion Nervous system involvement was not uncommon during the chikungunya
outbreak in Reunion Island in 2005 and 2006. The most frequent expression was moderate
confusion occurring during the acute phase of infection. Peripheral nerve involvement in the
form of a typical Guillain Barré syndrome was also observed. In general, the neurological
outcome was very good. Fatal issues occurring in the early stages or later on (five out of 23
patients) were related to altered general condition in debilitated bedridden elderly patients.
outbreak in Reunion Island in 2005 and 2006. The most frequent expression was moderate
confusion occurring during the acute phase of infection. Peripheral nerve involvement in the
form of a typical Guillain Barré syndrome was also observed. In general, the neurological
outcome was very good. Fatal issues occurring in the early stages or later on (five out of 23
patients) were related to altered general condition in debilitated bedridden elderly patients.
Conclusion
Nervous system involvement was not uncommon during the chikungunya outbreak in Reunion Island in 2005 and 2006. The most frequent expression was moderate confusion occurring during the acute phase of infection. Peripheral nerve involvement in the form of a typical Guillain Barré syndrome was also observed. In general, the neurological outcome was very good. Fatal issues occurring in the early stages or later on (five out of 23 patients) were related to altered general condition in debilitated bedridden elderly patients.
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