The chikungunya fever and its complications are similar to those of dengue fever. Chikungunya means “that which bends up” in the..
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Chikungunya causes high fever for 8 days but its complications do not end after that. The Chikungunya virus itself is not the cause of problems..
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Chikungunya leads to an overall weakening of the immune system which has a negative impact on the digestive system. Since no vaccine has been developed yet for preventing..
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Vaccination for chikungunya may soon be a reality with the successful development of a vaccine by an Indian biotechnology company. Clinical trials are underway to finalise its..
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Chikungunya means “that which bends up” in the Makonde language in which it originated.Find out more on chikungunya by clicking on the links below...
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Chikungunya fever is a self limiting illness that resolves over time. The recovery from chikungunya varies according to the age and the immune system of the..
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The most recognised symptom of chikungunya is pain in the joints. That is why it is called “Sandhi Jwara” in Ayurveda. Since no vaccine or anti-viral drug is available..
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Chikungunya is a viral disease which has symptoms similar to that of dengue fever. The chikungunya virus called CHIKV is transmitted through Aedes mosquitoes..
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Chikungunya is a disease that results from the infection of CHK virus that belongs to the family of togaviridae, genus alpha virus. Chikungunya typically starts..
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Chikungunya fever is a viral illness caused by “chikungunya virus”. It was reported to cause disease in humans in 1952 following an outbreak on Makonde..
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