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)
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