Chikungunya: Causes and Symptoms

Posted on: July 27, 2016 by: Deshvidesh

Chikungunya has been known to cause havoc across the country in the recent years and it usually takes peak during the monsoon season.

Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted to humans by infected Aedes mosquito. Symptoms usually begin within 3-10 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito .

CHIKUNGUNYA : SYMPTOMS

High grade Fever

Body ache

Severe joint pains

Muscle pain

Headache

Skin Rashes

Nausea

Vomiting

Diarrhoea

Fatigue

CHIKUNGUNYA : MANAGEMENT

Take Paracetamol during fever

Maintain Hydration

Take plenty of fluids and Oral rehydration salt solution

Take proper rest

Chikungunya is diagnosed by blood test known as (ELISA).

Since the clinical appearance of both chikungunya and dengue are similar, laboratory confirmation is important especially in areas where dengue is present. Chikungunya is not a contagious disease.

Proper management of fever in chikunguniya is required Infected person should be isolated in order to avoid transmission of infection to other people.

It is also important to know how the disease can be prevented.

PREVENT MOSQUITO BREEDING

Scrub and dry desert cooler every week before refilling

Check the air conditioner

Keep the water tray of refrigerator clean and dry

Check underground and overhead tanks

Keep the roof top of houses clean

Cover all water tanks and containers with tight lid

Dispose all unused containers

Keep the water filled containers of birds clean

Destroy junk material, tyres and coconut shells

Do not allow water to stagnate in and around house