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Chikungunya is a viral disease that is transmitted by mosquito bites. Patient get severe joint pains and fever. Joint pains can last for months together. Giving a course of corticosteroids during fever largely prevents this complication.
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When did Chikungunya outbreaks happen?
Chikungunya outbreaks happened in 2007.
Is chikungunya fatal?
See http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chikungunya
What is the importance of Chikungunya virus?
Chikungunya virus is not important as it causes illness in human body. Chikungunya virus is an pathogen that causes a syndrome with symptoms, such as fever, headache, joint pain and chills.
What is the scientific name of the virus chikungunya?
It's just known as Chikungunya virus, and it belongs to genus Alphavirus.
Is chikungunya contagious?
It is not a contagious disease.
Do mosquitoes spread chikungunya?
yes
Does chikungunya spread by tattooing?
yes
Is Chikungunya fever caused by bacteria?
yes
Is Chikungunya a Sexually transmitted disease?
yes
what type of mosquito carries chikungunya?
Straditolus Psquainaum
Symptoms of chikungunya?
The chikungunya virus has symptoms that include fever, joint pain, joint inflammation, muscle pain and weakness, headache, and a rash. This virus is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito.
How do you prevent Malaria Dengue and Chikungunya?
kiss any girl who you love
