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Chikungunya: Prevention and Management Guide by Marion Allen Albaladejo is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Chikungunya is a virus spread by mosquito bites that causes fever, joint pain and rash. It was first identified in Tanzania in the 1950s and has since spread throughout Africa and Asia. Currently there is an outbreak affecting over 4,000 people across 17 Caribbean countries. The virus is transmitted via bites from infected Aedes mosquitoes. While treatment focuses on symptoms, prevention centers on eliminating mosquito breeding sites by removing standing water and protecting against bites.

Author

Marion Allen Albaladejo

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