The most common symptoms of chikungunya viral infection are fever and joint pain, often in the hands and feet. Other symptoms include muscle pain, headache, joint swelling, nausea, fatigue, and rash.

“It’s recommended in a very restricted way to travelers who are going to countries where there is a current outbreak of ...

The health and financial implications of the emerging threat of mosquito-borne chikungunya viral infection have most likely been significantly underestimated, with total costs probably approaching ...

A definitive diagnosis of Chikungunya infection can be made only with the aid of laboratory support since clinically, symptoms resemble those of dengue fever. Laboratory diagnosis is therefore ...

By: Dr Pradeep D’costa Diseases spread by mosquitoes are a major health problem in warm and humid regions like India. These ...

chikungunya, and dengue share not only endemic regions but also exhibit some similar clinical symptoms. As a result, there is a risk of misdiagnosing a dual infection as a single infection.

Valneva has been awarded funding from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and EU to expand access to its recently approved vaccine for chikungunya, a potentially life ...

A panel of federal health experts recommended expanded vaccine options for several diseases, including RSV, meningitis, and chikungunya.

France's national public health agency has paused dosing of Valneva's vaccine against chikungunya virus in ... having longer recovery times from the infection. Dosing of Ixchiq in this age group ...

Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Test is the most accurate method. RT-PCR is the most reliable test for detecting chikungunya in the first week of infection when the virus is ...