Managing chikungunya arthritis using etanercept
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2019-08
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ChanRe Healthcare
Abstract
Chikungunya virus or Aedes-borne alpha virus causes infection through an acute viremic phase and can be complicatedwith a chronic arthritis phase. The present case highlights the benefits of using etanercept for managing chikungunyaarthritis, especially in scenarios where NSAIDS and steroids are contraindicated due to multiple comorbidities.
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chronic arthritis, etanercept, chikungunya
Citation
V Haridas, K Haridas. Managing chikungunya arthritis using etanercept. Internet Journal of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology. 2019 Aug; 7(1): 1-3