What do we say chikungunya in English?
Chikungunya (pronounced “chicken-GUN-yay”) is an infection caused by the chikungunya virus. It can cause joint pains that can last for weeks, months, or sometimes even years. About 1 in every 1000 people who gets chikungunya dies.
Is chikungunya a Mexican?
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico has detected its first domestic case of the painful mosquito-borne viral disease chikungunya in the southwest of the country, the state government of Chiapas said on Saturday. Chikungunya is spread by two mosquito species, and is typically not fatal.
Why it is called Chicken chikungunya?
History. The word ‘chikungunya’ is believed to have been derived from a description in the Makonde language, meaning “that which bends up”, of the contorted posture of people affected with the severe joint pain and arthritic symptoms associated with this disease.
How do you read the chikungunya report?
A sample of your blood is collected and is tested for the presence of anti – Chikungunya antibodies….Serological test.
| Component | Reference range | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Chikungunya IgG antibody | 0.79 or less | No significant levels of Chikungunya IgG antibody detected. |
Is Ebola a communicable disease?
Ebola is spread between humans when an uninfected person has direct contact with body fluids of a person who is sick with the disease or has died. People become contagious when they develop symptoms.
What is the new mosquito?
Scientists have identified a new species of mosquito in Florida. I’s called Aedes scapularis. Lawrence Reeves, an entomologist and research scientist with the University of Florida, identified them among mosquitoes he collected near Everglades National Park in 2019.
How long does the joint pain last after chikungunya?
Although acute symptoms associated with the chikungunya virus typically disappear within 7 to 10 days, studies have reported persistent joint pain in 30% to 70% of patients many months or years after the initial infection.