Small bite, big threat: The painful mosquito-borne #chikungunya - TopicsExpress



          

Small bite, big threat: The painful mosquito-borne #chikungunya virus is spreading quickly through the Caribbean, sickening thousands in Haiti -- especially in the capital Port-au-Prince. While there is no cure for the virus, over-the-counter analgesics are used to treat pain and high fevers. As health officials rush to respond to a surge of new patients and dwindling stocks of medicines, our #Haiti team has distributed 18,000 bottles of oral #acetaminophen suspension to partners. Officials warn that chikungunyas spread will continue as mosquitoes breed in standing water and open containers used in many homes without running water. Our Haiti team is ready to help in any way we can. americares.org/emergency-response/#er-c
Posted on: Thu, 29 May 2014 21:07:28 +0000

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