Update Management of Chikungunya

Chikungunya is a viral infection first detected after an outbreak in Tanzania in 1952. Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-transmitted alphavirus that belongs to the Togaviridae family. Incidence increases in rainy season. Exact pathogenesis is not clearly understood. Fever and arthralgia/arthri...

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Published inFaridpur Medical College journal Vol. 12; no. 2; pp. 82 - 85
Main Author Mohammad Arif, Khan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 09.10.2017
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Summary:Chikungunya is a viral infection first detected after an outbreak in Tanzania in 1952. Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-transmitted alphavirus that belongs to the Togaviridae family. Incidence increases in rainy season. Exact pathogenesis is not clearly understood. Fever and arthralgia/arthritis is the striking feature of Chikungunya fever1. Few patient may develop neurological and other complication. Joint pain may persist for several years. Investigations for confirmation are Real-time PCR, Virus specific IgM antibodies and IgG antibodies. Treatments are supportive. Most patients recover completely. Death is very rare. Reducing natural & artificial water filled container habitats is the principal step of prevention.Faridpur Med. Coll. J. Jul 2017;12(2): 82-85
ISSN:2079-3553
2079-3553
DOI:10.3329/fmcj.v12i2.34235