Arbovirus Rash in the Febrile Returning Traveler as a Diagnostic Clue

AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review aims to describe briefly the general information of arboviruses dengue, Zika, and chikungunya infections and emphasize the clinical manifestations of each, to help identify and make a quick diagnosis of each.Recent FindingsThe most relevant advances in the study of these arboviruses ’ infections have been in the epidemiological distribution, mainly due to international travel, migration, and climate change; in the clinical manifestations of these diseases, the development of clinical decision-making software, which can help improve the management and outcomes of these patient s; and in the prevention of this disease.SummaryAlthough arboviruses infections constitute a clinical challenge for the attending physician in the scope of a febrile returning traveler, a thorough clinical history and exam can help to aid diagnostic reasoning. The characteristics of the rash are a very helpful clue in the evaluation of these patients. Currently, there are clinical decision aid tools that help to get the diagnosis more quickly.
Source: Current Tropical Medicine Reports - Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research