Is chikungunya curable?

Answer 1

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 [4] and there is no vaccine currently available.

A serological test for Chikungunya is available from the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Possible role for chloroquine in the treatment of Chikungunya: There is an interesting dialogue, mostly in French, about the possible use of chloroquine in the treatment of the arthralgia associated with Chikungunya.

Answer 2

Treatment:-

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. A serological test for Chikungunya is available from the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Chloroquine is gaining ground as a possible treatment for the symptoms associated with Chikungunya and as an antiviral agent to combat the Chikungunya virus. According to the University of Malaya, "In unresolved arthritis refractory to aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, chloroquine phosphate (250 mg/day) has given promising results." Research by Italian scientist, Andrea Savarino, and his colleagues in addition a French government press release in March 2006 have added more credence to the claim that chloroquine may be effective in treating Chikungunya.

Infected persons should limit further exposure to mosquito bites, stay indoors and under a mosquito net. Further, "supportive care with rest is indicated during the acute joint symptoms. Movement and mild exercise tend to improve stiffness and morning arthralgia, but heavy exercise may exacerbate rheumatic symptoms."

Answer 3

Most patients recover fully from Chikungunya virus infection. They get better after a few days, however sometimes joint pain can persist for a longer period after the other symptoms have disappeared.

Some deaths have been reported in a few countries but this may have been due to the inappropriate use of antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs. As this virus can cause decreased platelets and result in bleeding one has to be careful that the drugs that are used do not further drop the platelets or cause bleeding due to gastric inflammation and erosions or ulcers(e.g. effect of Aspirin).

Kimberly, RRT

Answer 4

I think its the same as a sexual preference. It's not curable, nor should it need to be cured, as long as the pedophile knows where to draw the line and never acts on any sexual feeling towards adolescents. Besides alot of pedophiles often declare undying celibacy simply because they believe sex would hurt any child they may have feelings towards.

Answer 5

yes its curable and you should take proper tablets

Answer 6

ya, it is curable.but it takes time.fever comes down within few days.but jointach be's there. so for that u should eat fish and prawns.drink goat bones soup.

Answer 7

Yes it is, Does any one suffer from your cricle

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

definitely if you go to doctor