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Where is Chikungunya most commonly found?

Areas affected are Africa, Asia and Indian subcontinent

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What are the main clinical features of Chikungunya?

  • Prominent symptoms are severe joint pain and abrupt onset of high fever
  • Other symptoms include general flu-like illness of muscle ache, headache, and fatigue

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What is the management of Chikungunya?

Relief of symptoms

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How is Chikungunya spread?

Alphavirus disease caused by infected mosquitoes

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