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1. my.clevelandclinic.org › 25083-chikungunyaChikungunya: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

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   Chikungunya is a virus that causes fever and joint pain after a mosquito bite. Learn how to prevent, diagnose and manage this illness, and when to seek medical attention.

2. www.cdc.gov › chikungunyaAbout Chikungunya | Chikungunya Virus | CDC

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   May 15, 2024 · The most common symptoms of chikungunya are fever and joint pain. Other symptoms can include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash. There are currently no medicines to treat chikungunya.

3. www.cdc.gov › chikungunya › causes-and-spreadChikungunya: Causes and How It Spreads | Chikungunya Virus | CDC

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   May 15, 2024 · Chikungunya virus disease (chikungunya) is caused by a virus primarily spread to people through the bite of infected mosquitoes. If infected, people can spread the virus to mosquitoes and rarely to other people. The risk of a person spreading the virus is highest during the first week of illness.

4. www.cdc.gov › chikungunya › hcpClinical Signs and Symptoms of Chikungunya Virus Disease

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   May 15, 2024 · Signs and symptoms. The majority of people infected with chikungunya virus become symptomatic. The incubation period is typically 3–7 days (range, 1–12 days). The disease is most often characterized by acute onset of fever (typically >39°C [102°F]) and polyarthralgia.

5. www.relainstitute.com › blog › chikungunya-symptomsChikungunya: Symptoms and Treatment - relainstitute.com

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   3 days ago · Symptoms of Chikungunya. The acute phase of chikungunya is brief, but it is during this time that you have the most symptoms. After a person is bitten by an infected mosquito, symptoms may not appear for two to twelve days. A person infected with chikungunya may endure symptoms for around ten days after they first appear.

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   What are the symptoms of chikungunya?

   • The most common symptoms of chikungunya are fever and joint pain. Other symptoms can include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash. There are currently no medicines to treat chikungunya. The best way to prevent chikungunya is to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Vaccination is recommended for some travelers.

   About Chikungunya | Chikungunya Virus | CDC - Centers for Disease

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   What is chikungunya fever?

   • Chikungunya fever, viral disease transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes that is characterized by fever, headache, rash, and severe joint and muscle pain. The fever is caused by chikungunya virus, which is carried by humans. Learn more about the history, symptoms, and treatment of chikungunya fever.

   Chikungunya fever | Description, Cause, Symptoms, & Treatment

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   How is chikungunya virus diagnosed?

   • Chikungunya virus can be identified using nucleic acid/genomic amplification techniques or viral isolation during the first week of illness. Serological diagnosis can be performed by detection of specific IgM antibodies in serum specimen from day 4–5 after the onset of illness.

   Factsheet about chikungunya - European Centre for Disease Prevention

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7. www.britannica.com › science › chikungunya-feverChikungunya fever | Description, Cause, Symptoms, & Treatment

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   May 2, 2024 · Chikungunya fever, viral disease transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes that is characterized by fever, headache, rash, and severe joint and muscle pain. The fever is caused by chikungunya virus, which is carried by humans. Learn more about the history, symptoms, and treatment of chikungunya fever.

8. www.medscape.org › viewarticle › 998759Chikungunya Virus: A Growing Preventable Risk to Travelers in ...

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   May 16, 2024 · The Chikungunya virus is spreading globally. It is essential to be able to recognize the risk factors and symptoms in patients.