Chikungunya Infection in Travelers

Abstract

The largest described outbreak of chikungunya virus has been occurring on the islands of the southwest Indian Ocean since March 2005. We describe the manifestations of chikungunya virus infection in travelers returning from these islands, with focus on skin manifestations.

Keywords

• Chikungunya virus
• Exanthema
• Rash
• Travel
• Indian Ocean Islands
• Reunion