CHIKUNGUNYA

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AIMAN ARIFFUDIN AZIZ

SHAHRUL RIZAL MOHAMAD
SITI NADHIRAH BT ZOLKIFLI
FIRDAUZ B ZAHARUDIN
 INTRODUCTION
 Definitions : According to the initial 1955 report
about the epidemiology of the disease, the term
'chikungunya' is derived from the Makonde root verb
kungunyala, meaning to dry up or become contorted
 causes fever and severe

joint pains
~ transmitted to humans by
virus-carrying Aedes mosquitoes (FEMALE)-
WHY??
 SIGNS AND
SYMPTOMS
 ~ Chikungunya is characterized by an abrupt onset
of fever frequently accompanied by joint pain
 ~ The incubation period of Chikungunya disease

is from two to four days

 ~ fever up to 40 °C

 ~ muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue

 TRANSMISSION
 The virus is transmitted from human to human by the
bites.
 Infected by female mosquitoes

 Most commonly, the mosquitoes involved are Aedes

aegypti and Aedes albopictus
 These mosquitoes can be found biting throughout
daylight hours, although there may be peaks of activity
in the early morning and late afternoon
 After the bite of an infected mosquito, onset of illness
occurs usually between four and eight days but can range
from two to 12 days
 PREVENTION
 The most effective means of prevention are protection against
contact with the disease-carrying mosquitoes and mosquito control
 ~ insect repellents with substance like DEET

(N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide)
 ~ Wearing bite-proof long sleeves and trousers

 ~ Clean clogged roof gutters and drain flat roofs

Dispose of unwanted tin cans and tires

 ~ Securing screens on windows and doors

 ~ Change water in birdbaths, fountains, and troughs

twice a week
 TREATMENT
 There are no specific drugs to cure the disease.
Treatment is directed primarily at relieving the
symptoms, including the joint pain. There is no
commercial chikungunya vaccine.
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