Sindbis fever A93.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 08.04.2021

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Definition
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Infectious disease caused by arboviruses.

Clinical features
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Fever, headaches, arthralgias, myalgias. On the 3rd to 4th day spotty exanthema on the trunk, Palmae and Plantae. Formation of papules and blisters with a tendency to confluence.

Therapy
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Symptomatic therapy. Antipyretic and analgesic with paracetamol (e.g. Ben-u-ron) 2-3 times 500 mg, calf compresses, drink plenty. External antiseptic with 2% Clioquinol lotion R050 or moist compresses with addition of potassium permanganate (light pink).

Progression/forecast
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The blisters dry up after about 10 days. Restitutio ad integrum.

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Last updated on: 08.04.2021