any precautions for it?
2006-07-01 03:06:15 · 6 answers · asked by kk 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Chikungunya is a relatively rare form of viral fever caused by an alphavirus that is spread by mosquito bites from the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The name is derived from the Makonde word meaning "that which bends up" in reference to the stooped posture developed as a result of the arthritic symptoms of the disease. Chikungunya is closely related to O'nyong'nyong virus.
Chikungunya is not considered to be fatal. However, in 2005-2006, 200 deaths have been associated with chikungunya on Réunion island.
The symptoms of chikungunya include fever which can reach 39°C, (102.2 °F) a petechial or maculopapular rash usually involving the limbs and trunk, and arthralgia or arthritis affecting multiple joints which can be debilitating. There can also be headache, conjunctival injection and slight photophobia.
While supportive or palliative medical care with anti-inflammatories and analgesics is available, there is no specific treatment for chikungunya. The illness is usually self-limiting and will resolve with time. Symptomatic treatment is recommended after excluding other more dangerous diseases. Vaccine trials were carried out in 2000, but funding for the project was discontinued and there is no vaccine currently available.
2006-07-01 03:12:58 · answer #1 · answered by williegod 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is a decease caused due to certain type of mosquito bite.Fever for one or two days but severe joint pains for about 3 weeks are the symptoms. The precautions you have to take are you should be protected from mosquito bites by using mosquito repellents.
2006-07-01 04:41:28 · answer #2 · answered by sa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a chicken joke:
What is the chicken gonna do?
The chikun gunya cross the road!
2006-07-01 03:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Sacamoco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chikungunya is a relatively rare form of viral fever caused by an alphavirus that is spread by mosquito bites.
The word all goes together there isn't no seperation in between them.
2006-07-01 03:17:20 · answer #4 · answered by emma-#-1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a viral infection .It is spread by mosquitos Aedes egyptii.. Prevention is by controling mosquito breeding
2006-07-01 03:10:37 · answer #5 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at this link. Might be of some help.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00000794.htm
2006-07-01 03:12:59 · answer #6 · answered by kittytalker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋