Chikungunya virus infection in the skin: histopathology and cutaneous immunological response.

virus (CHIKV) is an arbovirus, belonging to the family. The disease caused by CHIKV generally evolves with spontaneous resolution in a few weeks; however, progression to a chronic disease may occur. The most common symptoms are fever, myalgia, and arthralgia; however, skin manifestations may occur in 40 to 80% of infected individuals.