Molecular Mimicry between Chikungunya Virus and Host Components: A Possible Mechanism for the Arthritic Manifestations

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Vijayalakshmi Reddy,

Affiliation Department of Neurovirology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Anita Desai,

Affiliation Department of Neurovirology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Shankar Susarla Krishna,

Affiliation Department of Neuropathology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Ravi Vasanthapuram

* E-mail: virusravi@gmail.com

Affiliation Department of Neurovirology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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