Central and peripheral nervous system involvement caused by Zika and chikungunya coinfection.

The article presents a case study of 74-year-old male from Brazil who was admitted in a private hospital with history of systemic arterial hypertension and controlled diabetes mellitus type II. The case cites the need to monitor arboviruses coinfection, especially for 2 important viruses with well-known neurotropism. It outlines the need of arboviruses effective surveillance programs in affected areas and potential risk of more severe diseases as a result of simultaneous infections.