A Role for RNA Viruses in the Pathogenesis of Burkitt's Lymphoma: The Need for Reappraisal

Table 3

Characteristic arboviral signs and symptoms seen in eBL patients immediately preceding development of lymphoma.

Sign or symptom	Total number (%)	Time before BL in days (range)	CHIK IgG/M+ On admission	CHIK IgG/M+ after 14/7
Rash	9 (8)	8 (2–14)	0	5
Sore eyes	16 (18)	19 (7–28)	1	10
Joint pains	32 (37)	14 (2–28)	9	16
Mouth ulcers	14 (16)	13 (3–21)	2	10
Fever	27 (31)	16 (1–56)	10	19
Bleeding	14 (16)	19 (14–28)	3	6