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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
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.
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.
How many people die from Chikungunya every year?
Chikungunya typically results in a low mortality rate, with deaths being rare. The majority of individuals infected with Chikungunya recover fully without severe complications.
Does chikungunya spread by tattooing?
yes
