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What is the scientific name of the virus chikungunya?
It's just known as Chikungunya virus, and it belongs to genus Alphavirus.
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 is chickunguniya caused?
Chikungunya is a disease caused by a bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquito transmits this viral disease to humans, which can cause symptoms like fever, fatigue, joint and muscle pain, and headaches. It is an RNA virus.
Is chikungunya a communicable disease?
Chikungunya virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on a person infected with chikungunya virus. Infected mosquitoes can then spread the virus to other humans when they bite. Monkeys, and possibly other wild animals, may also serve as reservoirs of the virus. source: cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/Chikungunya/CH_Transmission.html
Is chekunya is kind of dengue?
Chikungunya is not a type of dengue, but both are viral diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, primarily Aedes species. While they share some symptoms, such as fever and joint pain, chikungunya is caused by the chikungunya virus, whereas dengue is caused by the dengue virus. The two diseases are distinct, and their management and prevention strategies differ.
Where there many mosquitoes that spread disease in Maryland?
West Nile Virus is spread by mosquitos and kills 72,500 people a year. Also there is a new virus called chikungunya virus that has been found in Maryland.
How long does the chikungunya virus stays in the body?
The chikungunya virus typically remains in the body for about one week, during which it can cause symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and rash. While most individuals recover fully within a few weeks, some may experience lingering joint pain for months or even years. The virus is generally cleared from the bloodstream after this period, but its effects can vary among individuals.
Is chikungunya fatal?
See http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chikungunya
When did Chikungunya outbreaks happen?
Chikungunya outbreaks happened in 2007.
What is a toga virus?
There is no known virus called "toga virus." It is possible that you might be referring to togaviruses, which are a family of viruses that includes pathogens like Chikungunya virus and Eastern equine encephalitis virus. Togaviruses can cause a variety of diseases in both humans and animals.
What are some fast treatment of chikungunya?
Chikungunya is a virus transmitted by mosquitoes. It leaves those affected with severe arthritic pain in their joints and the pain can often last for months or even years. There currently is no perfect or 'fast' treatment for chikungunya, but most doctors would treat with aspirin and NSAIDs (Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs). Also being studied as a treatment option is Chloriquine, commonly used as an anti-malaria drug.
When was the zika virus found?
Zika virus was discovered in Uganda, Africa in 1947. Zika virus is a mosquito borne disease & is carried by the same mosquito that carries dengue, yellow fever and chikungunya. The person infected with Zika virus may suffer from fever, joint pain, rashes, and headache. You can prevent yourself from getting infected with Zika virus by following some easy steps.
