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Chikungunya is a virus that spread by the same kinds of mosquitoes that spread dengue and Zika virus. Rarely, the virus can spread from the pregnant parent to their newborn around the time of birth. It may also spread through contact with infected blood. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/chikungunya.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Chikungunya; Guideline: WHO chikungunya fact sheet, PAHO 2017 clinical guide
Chikungunya is a virus that spread by the same kinds of mosquitoes that spread dengue and Zika virus. Rarely, the virus can spread from the pregnant parent to their newborn around the time of birth. It may also spread through contact with infected blood.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Findings that point to it: severe arthralgia, fever.
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See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.
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Tests used to confirm: chikungunya IgM or PCR; exclude dengue before NSAIDs.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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WHO chikungunya fact sheet, PAHO 2017 clinical guide
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
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