Chikungunya - Medical Specification

Term	Description
Name	Chikungunya
Definition	An infectious viral disease transmitted to humans by Aedes mosquitoes.
Cause	Caused by the chikungunya virus, primarily transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes.
Symptoms	Fever, severe joint pain, muscle pain, headache, fatigue, rash.
Transmission	Transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes.
Diagnosis	Medical history Physical examination Serological tests (detection of chikungunya virus antibodies) PCR tests (detecting viral RNA)
Treatment	Symptomatic relief (pain relievers, fluids) Rest Medical supervision for severe cases
Prevention	Mosquito control (eliminate breeding sites) Using mosquito repellents and bed nets Avoiding mosquito bites
Complications	Chronic joint pain Neurological complications (rare)