Cosa è la chikungunya?

Cosa è la chikungunya?

La chikungunya è una malattia virale, caratterizzata da febbre e forti dolori, che viene trasmessa all'uomo da zanzare infette. La prima epidemia nota è stata descritta nel 1952 in Tanzania, anche se già nel 1779 era stata descritta un'epidemia in Indonesia, attribuibile forse allo stesso agente virale.

Che colore è la febbre trasmessa dalle zanzare?

Il virus dengue è trasmesso dalle zanzare, in particolare da quelle della febbre gialla, ma anche dalla zanzara tigre asiatica.

Cosa provoca la chikungunya?

Cos'è la Chikungunya La chikungunya è una malattia di origine virale, una zoonosi trasmessa all'uomo attraverso la puntura di zanzare infette, caratterizzata da febbre acuta e forti dolori alle articolazioni.

What is chikungunya virus infection?

• Chikungunya (pronunciation: chik-en-gun-ye) virus is transmitted to people by mosquitoes. The most common symptoms of chikungunya virus infection are fever and joint pain. Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash. Outbreaks have occurred in countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

How long does it take for chikungunya to go away?

• After the bite of an infected mosquito, onset of illness usually occurs 4-8 days later (but can range from 2-12 days). Chikungunya is characterized by an abrupt onset of fever, frequently accompanied by joint pain. The joint pain is often very debilitating; it usually lasts for a few days, but may be prolonged for weeks, months or even years.

Is there an antiviral drug treatment for chikungunya?

• There is no specific antiviral drug treatment for chikungunya. The clinical management targets primarily to relieving the symptoms, including the joint pain using anti-pyretics, optimal analgesics, drinking plenty of fluids and general rest. Medicines such as paracetamol or acetaminophen are recommended to pain relief and reducing fever.

How should I prevent mosquito bites if I have chikungunya?

• If you have chikungunya, prevent mosquito bites for the first week of your illness. During the first week of infection, chikungunya virus can be found in the blood and passed from an infected person to a mosquito through mosquito bites. An infected mosquito can then spread the virus to other people.