Unmasking the chik sign: A case report on nasal hyperpigmentation as a diagnostic clue for chikungunya fever

Macular hyperpigmentation of the nasal region, often referred to as the ‘chik sign’, constitutes a distinctive physical manifestation associated with chikungunya fever. Chikungunya, a mosquitoborne viral illness, presents with acute febrile symptoms, intense arthralgia and cutaneous eruptions. The c...

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Main Authors: Nurul Bariah Razali, Nurul Aliaa Mohammad Bokhari, Firdaus Ahmad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2025-03-01
Series:Malaysian Family Physician
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Online Access:https://e-mfp.org/wp-content/uploads/20.16_20Mar2025.pdf
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