China Rushes to Contain the Epidemic of Chikungunya
In 1952, the chikungunya virus was discovered in patients who had been ill during an epidemic in Tanzania. Because of the extreme discomfort it may produce, its name is taken from a Makonde phrase that meaning “that which bends up.”
Chikungunya primarily produces minor symptoms and is spread by infected mosquitoes. After one to two weeks, most chikungunya patients recover without the need for medical intervention. Symptoms of chikungunya usually include fever, rash, tiredness, nausea, and muscular discomfort. Rarely, though, it can result in crippling joint pain that lasts for months or even years. Due to the possibility of organ damage, patients who get very sick frequently need to be admitted to the hospital.
According to the World Health Organization, serious instances and fatalities are uncommon and typically affect infants or elderly individuals who already have underlying medical issues. Health professionals can treat the symptoms of chikungunya by administering medications to reduce fevers or improve muscular soreness, but there is no particular therapy for the disease.
Two vaccines have received approval in some countries, including Europe, Canada, Brazil, and Britain. These are mostly intended for tourists and are not easily accessible in the nations where chikungunya is most prevalent.
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