A case series of neuro-chikungunya: unmasking the neurotropic potential of chikungunya virus
This case series, the first report from Sri Lanka, highlights the broad neurological manifestations of CHIKV infection. Enhanced clinical vigilance and timely neurodiagnostic evaluation are essential in managing these patients. Therefore, raising awareness among the medical community regarding the broad spectrum of neurological manifestations is critical in combating this emerging clinical challenge.
Authors
- Rakitha Higgoda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7863-1131)
- A Rudra
- Jayanika Jayasinghe
- Dumitha Govindapala (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6795-7913)
- Suranga Manilgama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0767-3721)
- Nilanka Perera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0154-1864)
- Rohitha Muthugala (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7546-1069)
- Thirunavukkarasu Thivakaran
- Paransothy Supanchana
- Chandravarnan Kirushanth
- Chamodya Thamarasi Wijewardana
- Leshani Tamara Peiris
Institutions
- University of Sri Jayewardenepura (LK)
- Colombo North Teaching Hospital (LK)
- Medical Research Institute (LK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-12-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-12285-4
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88