Chikungunya

Chikungunya is a mosquito borne viral disease. This infection is characterized by sudden onset of high fever and severe joint pain. In India, the number of Chikungunya cases reported in 2006 where nearly, 1.25 million cases. The virus may be transmitted through mosquito bite, via maternal-fetal transmission or through organ transplantation.

Signs and symptoms

1. Fever, nausea and fatigue: Abrupt onset of severe fever can be noticed, which can be as high as 104 0
2. Joint pain: You may have severe pain in the joints accompanied with
3. Headache: You may experience a frequent or severe headache for many days.
4. Rash: Skin rashes may appear all over the entire body.
5. Eye problems: Chikungunya infection can cause conjunctivitis.

Diagnosis of chikungunya

Serological test

How to treat Chikungunya?

• Turmeric: Turmeric is considered as an effective antioxidant in stimulating defense mechanism against the Chikungunya virus. It also possesses certain anti-inflammatory properties and is used in relieving joint pain.
• Stay Hydrated: Intake of adequate amounts of water and fluids prevents dehydration. It also helps to release toxins from your body.
• Healthy diet: Green leafy vegetables and carrots have high levels of antioxidants and vitamins, which help in recovering and reducing the inflammatory symptoms that are caused by Chikungunya. Garlic is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which helps to boost your immune system.
• Papaya leaves: Taking 2-3 table spoons of juice from the papaya leaves regularly can increase your platelet count of your platelets and helps you recover soon.
• Castor oil: Massaging the joints with castor oil helps in reducing joint pain.

Medical management

Preventive measures

• Stay away from the areas where there is stagnant water.
• Keep your surrounding areas clean and dry. Warm and moist areas are the primary mosquito vector breeding sites.
• Use of mosquito repellent creams and mosquito nets helps you to prevent mosquito bites.
• Wear a clothing that covers your entire body.
• Avoid traveling to the places where there is an outbreak of the disease.

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