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CAUSES:
- its a disease that is transmitted to human by infected mosquitoes.
- It shares some clinical signs with dengue can happen where dengue is common.
-It mainly occurs in Africa,Asia and Indian subcontinent.
BASIC INFO & TRANSMISSION:
- Chikungunya has been identified in over 60 countries in Asia,Africa,Europe and America.
-Peak time of mosquitoes activities is in early morning and late afternoons.
Symptoms and Signs:
-Frequent fever
- Joint pains (may be prolonged for weeks)
-Headache
-Rashes
-Nausea
-Fatigue
Prevention:
-Minimize skin exposure clothes
-Day naps should be covered with mosquito net and mosquito coils etc.
-Avoid using artificial water, always use pure water or boil your water.
-Use air conditioner
Cure:
-No cure yet but simple medicine suggested by doctors for symptoms.
-No commercial vaccine yet.

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SYMPTOMS:
-Symptoms start from three to seven days after mosquito bite.
-Severe fever and joint pain.
-Headache and muscle pain.
-Infected person can have swelled joints and rashes as well.
-All symptoms can be severe and disabling.
TREATMENT:
-No vaccine can treat Chikungunya.
-No medicine.
-Plenty of rest is required.
-Drink more fluids to prevent Dehydration.
-Intake of Acetaminophen or Paracetamol.
PREVENTION:
-Use air conditioner.
-Keep doors and windows shut to keep the mosquito out.
-Do not keep still water in home.
-Wear full clothing.
-Insect repellent will help you prevent this disease.
-Use permethrin on clothes .

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Rezan Sohail, Fatima Sami and Ayesha Shah

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Maryam, Samrah & Mahnoor

Chikungunya is a viral infection caused by mosquito bites.

SYMPTOMS
The person suffering from this infection will experience fever ,joint pains , headache ,muscle pain and rashes.This infection does not result in deah but can cause severe pain.

TRATMENT
To treat this infection we should take plenty of rest. We should drink fluids to prevent dehydration. one should take proper medication according to the doctor. One should completely avoid asprin during this illness .

PREVENTION
to prevent this illness one should use mosquito  repelent to avoid any mosquito bites .One should wear full covering clothes and keeps all windows and doors closed.

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Hamza,Ali & Qamber

Causes: It is caused by infected mosquitoes which transmit the disease to human being.
It causes fever and joint pain.
It paralyzes the person affected.

Symptoms: Muscle pain, nausea , headache, rash and fatigue.
The virus can cause acute, subacute or chronic disease.

Treatment: Doctors haven't found a specific antiviral drug for this treatment.
The patient can be treated by relieving the symptoms like relieving joint pain by anti-pyretics.
There is no commercial chikungunya vaccine.

Prevention: This disease can be prevented by reducing the usage of artificial and natural water filled container habitats which  helps mosquitoes to breed.
Insecticides can be sprayed or use to kill mosquitoes around you.
Wear clothing which minimizes skin exposures during outbreaks of chikungunya.
Mosquitoes coils can be used indoors to reduce mosquitoes.Remove

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ABEERA, KAINAT, SAHAR
Chikungunya is rarely fatal. Symptoms are generally self-limiting and last for 2–3 days. The virus remains in the human system for 5-7 days.
The diagnosis is based on signs and symptoms and confirmed with a blood test
SYMPTOMS:-

high fever

severe joint pain mainly in the arms and legs

headache

muscle pain

back pain

TREATMENT:-

Get plenty of rest.

Drink water and juices to prevent                 dehydration.

There is no vaccine currently for treatment but we can take medicines such as cetaminophen (Tylenol®) or paracetamol to reduce fever and pain.

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Chikungunia is an infection caused by chikungunia virus.the virus is spread between people by two types of mosquitos:Aedes Albopictus & Aedes Aegypti.
SYMPTOMS:
Symptoms include fever ,joint pain , muscle pain , joint swelling & rashes.Other symptoms can also be headache , fatigue ,conjunctivitis.
TREATMENT:
Currently, no specific treatment for chikungunya is available.Chikungunia is treated symptomatically, usually with bed rest, fluids, and medicines.
PREVENTION: Use air conditioning or window/door screens to keep mosquitoes outside. If you are not able to protect yourself from mosquitoes inside your home or hotel, sleep under a mosquito bed net.
By:Nawal,Faraz,Jawad

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What Is Chikungunya : Chikungunya is an illness caused by a virus that spreads through mosquito bites.

Causes : Humans and other primates are the natural hosts for the chikungunya virus. The virus is spread to humans by the bite of an infected female  mosquito. Chikungunya cannot be spread directly from person to person.

Signs & Symptoms :
1 : high fever
2 : severe joint pain mainly in the arms and legs
3 : headache
4 : muscle pain
5 : back pain
6 : rash (about 50% of affected people).

Treatment : There is no specific treatment for chikungunya infection. The use of pain medication and rest can provide relief for some of the symptoms.

Cure & Prevention :

1 : Exclusion from childcare, preschool, school or work is not necessary but infected people should avoid being bitten by mosquitoes while they are unwell.
2 : There is no vaccine to prevent infection.
3 : Personal protection and the environmental management of mosquitoes are important in preventing illness. See Fight the Bite   for tips how to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bourne diseases.