Nasal Skin Necrosis: An Unexpected New Finding in Severe Chikungunya Fever

Clin Infect Dis. 2016 Jan 1;62(1):78-81. doi: 10.1093/cid/civ718. Epub 2015 Sep 29.

Abstract

Three adult Venezuelan patients with virologically confirmed Chikungunya fever, who developed extensive acute nasal skin necrosis early in the course of a life-threatening illness characterized by shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, are discussed. One patient survived and fully recovered. Nasal necrosis has not previously been associated with the disease.

Keywords: Chikungunya fever; nasal skin necrosis; severe illness.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Chikungunya Fever / complications*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Necrosis* / etiology
  • Necrosis* / pathology
  • Nose / pathology
  • Nose Diseases* / etiology
  • Nose Diseases* / pathology
  • Skin Diseases* / etiology
  • Skin Diseases* / pathology
  • Venezuela