Chikungunya can infect the central nervous system (IMAGE)

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Chikungunya can infect the central nervous system

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Investigation 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

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William Marciel de Souza

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