Chikungunya strikes the golden years - the unexpected visitor

• Main Authors: Zainulabid, Ummu Afeera, Ab Karim, Muhammad Afiq, Kori, Najma, Hussin, Fara Rahidah, Mahadzir, Hazlina, Periyasamy, Petrick
• Format: Proceeding Paper
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: RC111 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/106100/24/106100_Chikungunya%20strikes%20the%20golden%20years%20the%20unexpected%20visitor.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/106100/25/106100_Chikungunya%20strikes%20the%20golden%20years%20the%20unexpected%20visitor_supplemental.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/106100/; https://www.kscm.or.kr/html/?pmode=english
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Chikungunya, a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, has rapidly spread worldwide in recent years. While typically viewed as a self-limiting illness, this disease can trigger severe and debilitating symptoms, especially in elderly patients with underlying conditions. First described during an o...