Friday, December 22, 2006

Chikungunya Facts

Chikungunya [chick’-en-GUN-yah],
Also called chikungunya virus disease or Chikungunya fever,
Caused by Musquito Bite Named as Aedes aegypti is the major vector of chikungunya virus.
It is a viral illness that is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. The disease is characterized by severe, sometimes persistent, joint pain (arthritis), as well as fever and rash. It is rarely life-threatening.
Chikungunya occurs in Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
1. There is no specific treatment for chikungunya.
2. Prevention centers on avoiding mosquito bites in areas where chikungunya virus may be present, and by eliminating mosquito breeding sites
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How soon after exposure do symptoms appear?
The time between the bite of a mosquito carrying chikungunya virus and the start of symptoms ranges from 1 to 12 days.

Diagnosis:
Chikungunya is diagnosed by blood tests. Since the clinical appearance of both chikungunya and dengue are similar, laboratory confirmation is important.
TREATMENT: There is no specific treatment for chikungunya., Only supportive therapy is given nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and getting plenty of Rest.
Infected persons should be isolated from mosquitoes in as much as possible in order to avoid transmission of infection to other people.

PREVENTION
Use mosquito repellents on skin and clothing.
Use insect repellents that have been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). They are safe and effective.
When indoors, stay in air-conditioned or well screened areas. Use bed nets if sleeping in areas that are not screened or air-conditioned. · When outdoors during times that mosquitoes are biting, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Lasts through 5-6 washes.

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