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Dec 8, 2023 · There is no specific antiviral therapy for acute chikungunya virus infection [ 4-6 ]. The acute illness typically lasts approximately 7 to 10 days, but acute disease requiring treatment may persist up to a month. In patients with clinical manifestations of acute chikungunya infection (eg, acute pain, fever, and arthralgia), we suggest ...
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. Joint symptoms are usually bilateral and symmetric and can be severe and debilitating.
Aug 20, 2023 · Chikungunya fever is an illness caused by a virus. The virus infects you when you are bitten by a certain type of mosquito. You cannot catch chikungunya fever in the UK but you may be at risk of catching it when abroad. It usually causes a high temperature (the 'fever') and joint pains. In most people it goes away completely after one or two weeks.
Sep 18, 2020 · Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is an arthropod-borne alphavirus that belongs to the family Togaviridae transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. The virus is known for causing an acute febrile illness, rash, and arthralgia known as Chikungunya fever followed by potentially chronic and debilitating arthritic symptoms that may last for months or years.[1] Historically, CHIKV was found mainly in Africa and ...
Jan 3, 2024 · Chikungunya is characterized by symptoms like sudden onset of high fever, joint pain, muscle pain, headache, rash, and fatigue. These symptoms can be similar to those of dengue and Zika, making it important to consider the possibility of chikungunya based on the presence of symptoms and the geographical location. 3.
Feb 5, 2014 · Chikungunya. Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted to humans through by mosquitoes infected with the chikungunya virus. The mosquitoes involved in transmission are Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. The most common symptom is an abrupt onset of fever, often accompanied by joint pain. Other symptoms include muscle pain, headache, nausea ...
Symptoms of chikungunya appear between 4 and 7 days after the patient has been bitten by the infected mosquito. Chikungunya is rarely fatal. Most symptoms are generally self-limiting and last for 2–3 days. The disease is characterized by an abrupt onset of fever, which is frequently accompanied by joint pain.
