2006-07-12 16:00:21 · 4 answers · asked by Naren 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
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.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/chikungunya
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2006-07-13 09:24:36 · answer #1 · answered by rudenski 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2016-03-15 23:17:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a viral fever spread by mosquitoes, pandemic mainly in India. Symptoms are headache, chills, fever up to 104 F, joint pain,nausea, vomiting.
Has nothing to do with the "chikun gunya" cross the road. Heard that one already.
2006-07-12 16:05:04 · answer #3 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm good Q...I have a Q what does Chikun mean? dont tell me thats how u spell Chicken????????? where are you from
2006-07-12 16:05:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋