“Chikungunya disease” (Chikungunya) or fever, joint pain, mosquitoes is a disease caused by a viral infection with Aedes mosquitoes Carriers are often accompanied by fever and joint pain. The symptoms of this disease will gradually improve on their own, so there is no specific treatment. but will focus on alleviating the symptoms that have now been found scourge especially in Bangkok and other provinces which in Bangkok itself now was found to increase the number of this disease The best defense is not to bite mosquitoes. destroy breeding grounds Aedes mosquitoes Especially in every house surveyed. Water sources in vases, pots, or where there is stagnant water. It should be discarded or replaced at least once a week.
symptoms of “Chikungunya disease”
The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain Patients may also experience fatigue, headaches, nausea, muscle aches, swollen joints and a rash. which symptoms may occur after being mosquito Infected bites 3-7 days and may occur acutely. semi-acute or chronic The symptoms of the disease are often similar to those of influenza
Usually, patients are cured of “Chikungunya disease” Within 1 week, but in some cases, joint pain may last for months or even years. Although this disease may not cause the patient’s death. But it can cause severe symptoms. especially children who have been infected since birth People over 65 years old and people with underlying diseases such as Blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease etc. As for the elderly who are not healthy, they may get sick to the point of death, but this is rare.
cause of “Chikungunya disease”
“Chikungunya disease” caused by being Aedes mosquitoes A female infected with the virus bitten by a mosquito the same kind that causes Dengue fever and Zika This type of mosquito can often be found in the daytime. especially in the early morning and late afternoon “Chikungunya disease” It is a disease that spreads easily. But there is a very low chance that the baby will get it from the mother who has the disease. There have also been no reports of infection among breastfed infants or those infected with blood transfusions.
diagnosis “Chikungunya disease”
even the symptoms of “Chikungunya disease” may be similar to the symptoms of Dengue fever and Zika But if the patient has a history related to this disease live in the source of this disease scourge with symptoms similar to this disease You should see your doctor for a checkup. Your doctor may test your blood for the virus. Components of the genes found in viruses or the immunity of patients against this virus
treatment “Chikungunya disease”
There is currently no vaccine, drug, or cure. “Chikungunya disease” specific But patients may be able to relieve symptoms caused by the disease by drinking water to keep the body from dehydration. get enough rest Including taking medicine to reduce fever and relieve pain that occurs, such as Paracetamol, ibuprofen, naproxen etc.
Patients should not take aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs until they are sure they are not. Dengue to prevent abnormal bleeding And you should consult your doctor first if you are taking any other medications.
Complications of “Chikungunya disease”
Patients may develop complications such as Bleeding skin blisters etc. Some patients may have symptoms similar to rheumatoid arthritis In the following months, for example Joint pain, arthritis, tendonitis etc.
In addition, some patients may have some serious but less common complications, such as iritis, retinitis, myocarditis, hepatitis, nephritis, meningitis. brain and spinal cord cranial nerve paralysis and Guillain-Barre syndrome, etc.
defense “Chikungunya disease”
People who live or have to travel to countries with widespread “Chikungunya disease” May prevent infection by:
– Be careful not to bite mosquitoes. by wearing long sleeves and long pants
– Use insect repellents or mosquito coils that may help prevent mosquitoes indoors.
– Stay in a room with screened doors and windows. or a sealed room with air conditioning
– Young children, sick people or the elderly who sleep during the day Sleep in a mosquito net or a room with mosquito netting to prevent mosquito bites.
– Eliminate breeding grounds mosquito such as natural water bodies Containers with stagnant water, etc.
– in places where the disease is spread May spray insecticides to kill mosquitoes and mosquito larvae in the water sources where mosquitoes are abundant.
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