Symptoms Fever can reach 39 oC(102.2 oF). Headache, and slight photophobia Maculopapular rash in trunk or limbs Arthritis affecting multiple joints Neurological complications
Symptoms Fever can reach 39 oC (102.2 oF). Headache, and slight photophobia. Maculopapular rash in trunk or limbs Arthritis affecting multiple joints Neurological complications
Diagnosis The diagnostic tests include: detection of antigens/antibodies or viral rna in the blood samples Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for antibodies or antigens polymerase chain reaction(PCR) for viral RNA
Diagnosis The diagnostic tests include: detection of antigens/antibodies or viral RNA in the blood samples Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for antibodies or antigens polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for viral RNA
Treatment There are no specific therapeutics for Chikungunya Arthritis-like symptoms cannot be relieved by aspirin. Chloroquine phosphate(250 mg/day)in clinical trial has given promising results, and may be used in the future Anti-inflammatory agents may be used to combat the arthritis associated with Chikungunya virus
Treatment There are no specific therapeutics for Chikungunya. Arthritis-like symptoms cannot be relieved by aspirin. Chloroquine phosphate (250 mg/day) in clinical trial has given promising results, and may be used in the future. Anti-inflammatory agents may be used to combat the arthritis associated with Chikungunya virus
Prevention There is no vaccine available Preventing mosquitoes is the main strategy of prevention: Eliminating stagnant water at home, schools and work place to avoid breeding of mosquitoes Using insect repellents over exposed parts of the bodi Using mosquito screens or nets in rooms *Wearing the long sleeved clothes for protection against mosquItoes. Taking chemical or biological measures against mosquItoes
Prevention There is no vaccine available. Preventing mosquitoes is the main strategy of prevention: * Eliminating stagnant water at home, schools and work place to avoid breeding of mosquitoes. *Using insect repellents over exposed parts of the body. *Using mosquito screens or nets in rooms. *Wearing the long sleeved clothes for protection against mosquitoes. *Taking chemical or biological measures against mosquitoes
Family: Flaviviridae Genus: Flaviviruses
Family: Flaviviridae Genus: Flaviviruses