Health experts in Delhi claim that Chikungunya cases have been on the rise in the national capital. Chikungunya fever persists for 3-7 days, while joint pain might persist for a week. Doctors recommend 'symptomatic treatment' ...
The death toll due to chikungunya-triggered complications stood at 12 on Wednesday, with two new cases reported from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), prompting Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda to seek a ...
Chikungunya transmitting mosquitoes are active throughout the day with their peak activity ranging between early morning and afternoon. The disease is spread by the same mosquito responsible for the outspread of Zika and dengue. Avoid ...
Chikungunya may cause long-term symptoms, caused by the virus which is passed on by mosquito bite. Characteristic symptoms include sudden onset with high fever, joint pain, and rash. Since 2004, the disease has occurred ...