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Can chikungunya spread from person to person
It is transmitted by the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito and Aedes albopictus mosquito. Chikungunya is not transmitted from one person to another. The virus needs a vector—a means of transportation: mosquitoes. You can only have chikungunya once, then develop antibodies that will protect people.
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What are the 3 symptoms of chikungunya
The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain. Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash.
What is the fastest way to cure chikungunya
No specific antiviral treatment is available for chikungunya; however, a number of therapeutic options are being investigated. Treatment for symptoms can include rest, fluids, and use of analgesics and antipyretics. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to help with acute fever and pain.
How long does the chikungunya virus last in the body
Many people get better with no other symptoms after 1 to 2 weeks. But others may have joint and muscle pain for months or even years. This is called chronic chikungunya arthritis. It affects at least 40% of those who become infected with the virus.
How do you stop chikungunya from spreading
The best way to prevent chikungunya is to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants, treat clothing and gear, and take steps to control mosquitoes indoors and outdoors.
How do chikungunya symptoms spread
Chikungunya virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. The most common symptoms of infection are fever and joint pain. Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash.
How does chikungunya spread
Chikungunya virus is primarily transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito, mainly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
What happens if you get chikungunya
Chikungunya causes fever and severe joint pain, which is often debilitating and varies in duration; other symptoms include joint swelling, muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue and rash. There is currently no approved vaccine or specific treatment for chikungunya virus infections.
Is chikungunya spread by air
Chikungunya virus is primarily transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito, mainly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. People are the primary host of chikungunya virus during epidemic periods.
How can I prevent chikungunya at home
The best way to prevent chikungunya is to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants, treat clothing and gear, and take steps to control mosquitoes indoors and outdoors.
Who is most at risk for chikungunya
Persons at risk for severe disease include neonates exposed intrapartum, older adults (> 65 years), and persons with underlying medical conditions (hypertension, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease).
How is chikungunya spread
Chikungunya virus is primarily transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito, mainly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
How do chikungunya spread
Chikungunya virus is primarily transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito, mainly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.
Can you get chikungunya in the US
Chikungunya virus in the United States. Before 2006, chikungunya virus disease was rarely identified in U.S. travelers. During 2006‒2013, studies identified an average of 28 people per year in the United States with positive tests for recent chikungunya virus infection (range 5‒65 per year).
How can you prevent the transmission of chikungunya
What can travelers do to prevent chikungunyaUse an EPA-registered insect repellent.Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.Treat clothing and gear with permethrin.Keep mosquitoes out of your hotel room or lodging.Sleep under a mosquito net.
How is local chikungunya transmitted
Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area have been infected with the virus and are spreading it to people. The virus then spread throughout most of the Americas. (See data from PAHOexternal icon). For information on current outbreaks, consult CDC's Traveler's Health website.