Title |
Arboviruses and the eye
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Published in |
International Journal of Retina and Vitreous , February 2017
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DOI | 10.1186/s40942-016-0057-4 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Gabriel Costa de Andrade, Camila V. Ventura, Paulo Augusto de Arruda Mello Filho, Maurício Maia, Silvana Vianello, Eduardo Büchele Rodrigues |
Abstract |
Arthropod-borne viruses, or arboviruses, are viruses that are transmitted through the bites of mosquitoes and ticks. There are numerous arboviruses throughout the world capable of causing human disease spanning different viral families and genera. Recently, dengue, chikungunya, and zika viruses have emerged as increasingly important arboviruses that can cause human disease, however no specific treatment or vaccine is available for them. In addition, ocular manifestations of these diseases have become more prevalent over the past few years. This review highlights the current understanding on the pathogenesis, systemic changes and ocular findings, emphasizing the retinal manifestations related to dengue, chikungunya, and zika viruses. |
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United States | 2 | 40% |
Kenya | 1 | 20% |
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France | 1 | 1% |
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Student > Master | 12 | 14% |
Student > Postgraduate | 9 | 10% |
Researcher | 8 | 9% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 7 | 8% |
Other | 20 | 23% |
Unknown | 18 | 21% |
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Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 13 | 15% |
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 6 | 7% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 5 | 6% |
Immunology and Microbiology | 4 | 5% |
Other | 20 | 23% |
Unknown | 19 | 22% |