Systematic review identifies diverse skin symptoms in Chikungunya, suggesting need for better documentation.
Cutaneous manifestations are common and clinically diverse in Chikungunya infection. Erythematous maculopapular rash, hyperpigmentation, and pruritus predominate. The high heterogeneity and potential reporting bias indicate a need for standardized dermatological documentation and higher-quality studies to strengthen clinical characterization and outbreak surveillance.
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