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Understand Chikungunya : Prognosis of Chikungunya Fever
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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Understand Chikungunya : Chikungunya Incubation Period
Incubation of chikungunya virus is between 2 to 12 days. Generally it takes 3 to 7 days for the virus to cause illness. The carrier mosquito of this virus, Aedes Aegypti, gets..
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Chikungunya Treatment : What is the treatment for Chikungunya?
Specific antiviral drugs or vaccine for treatment of chikungunya fever are not available. Hence early diagnosis and proper treatment are important for control of infection. People..
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Understand Chikungunya : All About Chikungunya
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 Prevention : Chikungunya Vaccine in India
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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Understand Chikungunya : Facts about Chikungunya Fever
Chikungunya is fever that spreads by the bite of infected mosquitoes. It is similar to dengue fever and is mainly characterised by rashes, severe and persistent joint pain and..
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Chikungunya Signs and Symptoms : How to Recognise Chikungunya Fever Symptoms
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 Causes and Risks : Complications of Chikungunya Fever
The chikungunya fever and its complications are similar to those of dengue fever. Chikungunya means “that which bends up” in the Makonde language..
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Understand Chikungunya : After effects of Chikungunya Fever
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 but the complications..
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Understand Chikungunya : Research on Chikungunya Fever
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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