Publications by authors named "Lorena Cunha Martins"
Int J Infect Dis
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Encephalitis, a serious brain condition, is often caused by common viruses like herpes and enteroviruses, but the role of arboviruses in Brazil is less understood.
- A study from 2020 to 2022 tested samples from patients experiencing encephalitis using advanced molecular and serological techniques.
- Among 43 evaluated patients, 37.2% showed positive results for various viruses, with chikungunya virus (CHIKV) being the most frequently detected, highlighting its significance in encephalitis cases during outbreaks in Brazil.
