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Understanding Chikungunya Fever by B050 Sthuthi C.R is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Chikungunya fever is a re-emerging tropical disease caused by the chikungunya virus, primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, and is prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, India, and parts of Asia. The document outlines the history, epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies for the disease, highlighting its significant resurgence since 2006. Control measures focus on vector management, personal protection, and the availability of vaccines in the United States.
- Author
- B050 Sthuthi C.R
- Language
- EN