Chikungunya is a relatively rare form of viral fever caused by an alphavirus that is spread by mosquito bites from the Aedes aegypti mosquito, though recent research by the Pasteur Institute in Paris claims the virus has suffered a mutation that enables it to be transmitted by Aedes Albopictus (Tiger mosquito). This was the cause of the actual plague in the Indian Ocean and a threat to the mediterranean coast at present, requiring urgent meetings of health officials of France, Italy and Spain, but nothing seems to be moving that way.
There is no specific treatment for Chikungunya. Vaccine trials were carried out in 2000, but funding for the project was discontinued and there is no vaccine currently available. I say avoid mosquito's !!
2006-09-22 06:04:11
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answered by Anonymous
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Chikungnya
Chikungunya virus occurs in the East, Central and South Africa and in India and south-east Asia. It is the cause of an acute dengue-like pyrexia of sudden onset, associated with intense joint and muscle pains and a rash. In African epidemics case fatality was minimal but the virus has since been found in Thailand associated with a severe haemorrhagic fever, in which the dengue viruses also were involved and also in India. The name of the virus derives from an African language word meaning 'the thing causing bending up', from the contorted position of patients induced by joint pains.
How is chikungunya virus infection treated?
No vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for chikungunya fever is available. Treatment is symptomatic--rest, fluids, and ibuprofen, naproxen, acetaminophen, or paracetamol may relieve symptoms of fever and aching. Aspirin should be avoided
Infected persons should be protected from further mosquito exposure (staying indoors and/or under a mosquito net during the first few days of illness) so that they can't contribute to the transmission cycle.
Please see the webpage for more details on Chikungunya.
2006-09-22 06:30:54
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answered by gangadharan nair 7
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There are no cures nor is there an FDA licensed vaccine for chikungunya fever.
Use whatever insect repellent you can find to reduce biting of mosquitoes. Stay inside during peak mosquito biting periods of the day. Wear long sleeve shirts, cover up as much as possible. Take action to reduce mosquito breeding by eliminating standing water as much as possible.
Look at these CDC sites for more information.
2006-09-22 06:09:43
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answered by Art 3
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well there no cure as such ... but can be prevented by drinking ginger tea for atleast two times in a day and keepin kapoor , laung and tulsaji wrapped in a muslin cloth .
2006-09-22 06:09:51
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answered by Anonymous
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What in the world is it? In 43 years of practice I never heard of it.
2006-09-22 06:10:17
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answered by Anonymous
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