Chikungunya virus is transmitted to people through mosquito bites. Mosquitoes become infected when they
Chikungunya Chikungunya virus is transmitted to people through mosquito bites. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on a person already infected with the virus. Infected mosquitoes can then spread the virus to other people through bites. Chikungunya virus is most often spread to people by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. These are the same mosquitoes that transmit dengue virus. They bite mostly during the daytime. Symptoms · Most people infected with Chikungunya virus will develop some symptoms. · Symptoms usually begin 3–7 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. · The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain. · Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash. · Chikungunya disease does not often result in death, but the symptoms can be severe and disabling. · Most patients feel better within a week. In some people, the joint pain may persist for months. Treatment There is no medicine to treat Chikungunya virus infection or disease. …
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Chikungunya Chikungunya virus is transmitted to people through mosquito bites. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on a person already infected with the virus. Infected mosquitoes can then spread the virus to other people through bites. Chikungunya virus is most often spread to people by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. These are the same mosquitoes that transmit dengue virus. They bite mostly during the daytime. Symptoms · Most people infected with Chikungunya virus will develop some symptoms. · Symptoms usually begin 3–7 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. · The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain. · Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash. · Chikungunya disease does not often result in death, but the symptoms can be severe and disabling. · Most patients feel better within a week. In some people, the joint pain may persist for months. Treatment There is no medicine to treat Chikungunya virus infection or disease. · Decrease the symptoms: o Get plenty of rest o Drink fluids to prevent dehydration o Take medicines, such as ibuprofen, naproxen, acetaminophen, or paracetamol, to relieve fever and pain. Protect Yourself from Mosquito Bites · Use air conditioning or window/door screens to keep mosquitoes outside. If you are not able to protect yourself from mosquitoes inside your home or hotel, sleep under a mosquito bed net. · Help reduce the number of mosquitoes outside your home or hotel room by emptying standing water from containers such as flowerpots or buckets. · When weather permits, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. · Use insect repellents o Repellents containing picaridin, IR3535, and oil of lemon eucalyptus and para-menthane-diol products provide long lasting protection. o If you use both sunscreen and insect repellent, apply the sunscreen first and then the repellent. o Do not spray repellent on the skin under your clothing. o Treat clothing with permethrin or purchase permethrin-treated clothing. o Always follow the label instructions when using insect repellent or sunscreen. For more information go to www.cdc.gov/chikungunya/