Longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis as a manifestation of neuro-chikungunya in a lupus patient: a case report
The present case highlights the importance of investigating atypical neurological syndromes in SLE and of including CHIKV infection, though rare, in the differential diagnosis of patients from endemic regions in order to minimize morbidity and mortality.
Authors
- Andrea Rocha de Saboia Mont’Alverne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9680-5086)
- Sâmia Araújo de Sousa Studart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0854-6588)
- Carlos Ewerton Maia Rodrigues (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1367-6782)
- Lysiane Maria Adeodato Ramos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9047-4637)
- Beatriz Rodrigues Neri
- Kirla Wagner Poti Gomes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6557-0280)
- Elisama Maia Rodrigues (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0439-4647)
Institutions
- Universidade de Fortaleza (BR)
- Hospital Geral de Fortaleza (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-08-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1600806
- Primary Topic
- Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00