Molecular Mimicry between Chikungunya Virus and Host Components: A Possible Mechanism for the Arthritic Manifestations.

Molecular Mimicry between Chikungunya Virus and Host Components: A Possible Mechanism for the Arthritic Manifestations.

BACKGROUND:Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), a reemerging pathogen causes a self limited illness characterized by fever, headache, myalgia and arthralgia. However, 10-20% affected individuals develop persistent arthralgia which contributes to considerable morbidity. The exact molecular mechanisms underlyin...

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Main Authors: Vijayalakshmi Reddy, Anita Desai, Shankar Susarla Krishna, Ravi Vasanthapuram
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5268390?pdf=render

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