Clinical insights on post-chikungunya viral arthritis: A survey of Rheumatologists and Medicine Consultants

Binish Zain; Ashar Ekhlaq Ahmed; Fariha Anum; Saqib Saleem; Soman Rasool; Ammad Hussain

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RMJ. 2026; 51(2): 566-570

Clinical insights on post-chikungunya viral arthritis: A survey of Rheumatologists and Medicine Consultants

Binish Zain, Ashar Ekhlaq Ahmed, Fariha Anum, Saqib Saleem, Soman Rasool, Ammad Hussain.

Abstract
Objective: To evaluate current diagnostic and therapeutic practices among rheumatologists and medicine consultants in Pakistan regarding post-Chikungunya viral arthritis.
Methodology: This cross-sectional online survey was conducted between January 31 and March 30, 2025, using a 13-item questionnaire. Clinicians across Pakistan were invited; 123 responded (19.1% response rate). Data were analyzed using SPSS 24, with significance set at p≤0.05.
Results: Out of 123 respondents, 51.2% were rheumatologists and 48.8% medicine consultants; 91.9% practiced in urban settings. A high proportion (88.6%) reported clinical exposure to Post Viral Chikungunya Arthritis. Rheumatologists were significantly more likely to suspect post-viral chikungunya arthritis in patients with persistent arthritis and recent febrile illness (p<0.001) and employed more comprehensive diagnostic strategies. Treatment approaches differed significantly: rheumatologists favored corticosteroids and DMARDs, while medicine consultants preferred NSAIDs and analgesics (p<0.001). For refractory cases, rheumatologists commonly used DMARDs, whereas medicine consultants increased corticosteroids or referred patients (p<0.001). Awareness of guidelines was limited, yet 95.9% supported the need for standardized protocols and further research.
Conclusion: Significant variability exists in the diagnosis and management of Chikungunya arthritis across specialties in Pakistan. The findings underscore the urgent need for evidence-based guidelines to ensure consistent and effective patient care.

Key words: Chikungunya arthritis, NSAIDs, corticosteroids, post-viral arthritis.

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Zain B, Ahmed AE, Anum F, Saleem S, Rasool S, Hussain A. Clinical insights on post-chikungunya viral arthritis: A survey of Rheumatologists and Medicine Consultants. RMJ. 2026; 51(2): 566-570.

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Zain B, Ahmed AE, Anum F, Saleem S, Rasool S, Hussain A. Clinical insights on post-chikungunya viral arthritis: A survey of Rheumatologists and Medicine Consultants. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=260915 [Access: June 22, 2026].

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Zain B, Ahmed AE, Anum F, Saleem S, Rasool S, Hussain A. Clinical insights on post-chikungunya viral arthritis: A survey of Rheumatologists and Medicine Consultants. RMJ. 2026; 51(2): 566-570.

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Zain B, Ahmed AE, Anum F, Saleem S, Rasool S, Hussain A. Clinical insights on post-chikungunya viral arthritis: A survey of Rheumatologists and Medicine Consultants. RMJ. (2026), [cited June 22, 2026]; 51(2): 566-570.

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Zain, B., Ahmed, . A. E., Anum, . F., Saleem, . S., Rasool, . S. & Hussain, . A. (2026) Clinical insights on post-chikungunya viral arthritis: A survey of Rheumatologists and Medicine Consultants. RMJ, 51 (2), 566-570.

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Zain, Binish, Ashar Ekhlaq Ahmed, Fariha Anum, Saqib Saleem, Soman Rasool, and Ammad Hussain. 2026. Clinical insights on post-chikungunya viral arthritis: A survey of Rheumatologists and Medicine Consultants. Rawal Medical Journal, 51 (2), 566-570.

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Zain, Binish, Ashar Ekhlaq Ahmed, Fariha Anum, Saqib Saleem, Soman Rasool, and Ammad Hussain. "Clinical insights on post-chikungunya viral arthritis: A survey of Rheumatologists and Medicine Consultants." Rawal Medical Journal 51 (2026), 566-570.

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