Immunology of viral infections with a high impact in Mexico: Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika

Abstract

High-impact viral infections have become more relevant in recent years, with arthropods as a vector of particular interest. Among these, the most important are those caused by the Dengue virus (DENV), the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) and the Zika virus (ZIKV). The objective of this review is to make known the immune response of the organism to these infections. When clinical characteristics are similar to each other, it is difficult to differentiate them clinically, which is why the role of the laboratory plays a crucial role in its diagnosis. At present, there is no specific treatment for these infections, so the role of health services should be focused on prevention campaigns, with critical importance placed on the reduction and control of new cases.