What is chikungunya virus infection?
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.
Che cos'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.
What are the treatment options for chikungunya?
- There is no specific antiviral drug treatment for chikungunya. Treatment is directed primarily at relieving the symptoms, including the joint pain using anti-pyretics, optimal analgesics and fluids. There is no commercial chikungunya vaccine.
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.
What is the global prevalence of chikungunya (enteric fever)?
- In 2017, ECDC reported a total of 10 countries, with 548 cases with chikungunya, of which 84% were confirmed cases. Italy bore more than 50% of the chikungunya burden. Autochthonous cases were again reported in Europe (France and Italy) for the first time since 2014.
