While chikungunya is rarely fatal some people can suffer chronic, - TopicsExpress



          

While chikungunya is rarely fatal some people can suffer chronic, arthritis-like symptoms for years. After getting bitten by an infected mosquito, symptoms can last for two to three days. The virus remains in the human system for five to seven days, and mosquitoes biting an infected person during this period can also become infected, helping to spread the virus. Among the symptoms that appear between four and seven days after someone has been bitten by an infected mosquito: High fever (40°C/ 104°F), Joint pain, (lower back, ankle, knees, wrists or phalanges), Joint swelling, Rash, Headache, Muscle pain, Nausea and Fatigue
Posted on: Sun, 29 Jun 2014 18:11:27 +0000

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