Chikungunya may affect central nervous system as well as joints and lungs

(Funda ç ã o de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de S ã o Paulo) Investigation conducted by international group of researchers showed that chikungunya virus can cause neurological infections. Risk of death in subacute phase is higher for patients with diabetes and significant for young adults.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news