Karelian fever

Karelian fever

An infectious disease caused by the Sindbis virus and marked by influenza-like symptoms and rashes, esp. blistering rashes on the hands and feet. A postinfectious arthritis sometimes follows.

See also: fever

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Karelian fever

(ka-rel'e-an) [ Karelia, territory shared by Finland and Russia] See: fever

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