Flavivirus Infection Associated with Cerebrovascular Events

Arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) of the genus <i>Flavivirus</i> are distributed globally and cause significant human disease and mortality annually. Flavivirus infections present a spectrum of clinical manifestations, ranging from asymptomatic to severe manifestations, including hem...

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Main Authors: Cássia F. Estofolete, Bruno H. G. A. Milhim, Nathalia Zini, Samuel N. Scamardi, Joana D’Arc Selvante, Nikos Vasilakis, Maurício L. Nogueira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/12/6/671
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Summary:Arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) of the genus <i>Flavivirus</i> are distributed globally and cause significant human disease and mortality annually. Flavivirus infections present a spectrum of clinical manifestations, ranging from asymptomatic to severe manifestations, including hemorrhage, encephalitis and death. Herein, we describe 3 case reports of cerebrovascular involvement in patients infected by dengue and Zika viruses in Sao Jose do Rio Preto, São Paulo State, Brazil, a hyperendemic area for arbovirus circulation, including dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya and Saint Louis encephalitis viruses. Our findings highlight the potential threat that unusual clinical manifestations may pose to arbovirus disease management and recovery.
ISSN:1999-4915