An Infectious viral condition that can spread very quickly via infected Ades.aegypti and Aedes.albopictus mosquitoes in Asia, infected primates and small mammals in Africa.
It is similar to Dengue but does not normally cause any hemorrhagic (bleeding) complications but can cause severe arthritis pain which can last up to a year.
The time taken to develop symptoms is one to four days after being bitten and recovery period is from one to four weeks (normally by two weeks).
Outbreaks occur particularly during rainy season where there is fresh standing water and puddles and in high dense populated areas surrounded in this environment:
Outer regions of Africa
North Australia
Indian Subcontinent
Malaysian regions
Pacific islands
South East Asia
Countries affected are:
Caribbean
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba
Bahamas
Barbados
Cayman Islands
Curaçao
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Haiti
Jamaica
Martinique
Montserrat
Puerto Rico
Saint Barthelemy (French Territorial Collectivity)
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin (French Territorial Collectivity)
Sint Maarten
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos
US Virgin Islands
North America
Bermuda
Mexico
United States of America (Alaska, Hawaii, Oahu, Maui)
Central America
Belize
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama
South America
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Colombia
Ecuador (Galapagos Islands)
French Guiana
Guyana
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Venezuela (Margarita Island)
Europe & Russia
France (Corsica)
Italy (Sardinia, Sicily)
United Kingdom
Africa
Congo
Kenya
Mauritius
Sudan
United Republic of Tanzania (Zanzibar)
Asia
Bhutan
India
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Australasia and Pacific
French Polynesia
Papua New Guinea
Ibuprofen can be used under medical supervision, however ibuprofen is not recommended in asthma or asthma type symptoms. This condition can be confused with dengue, Ibuprofen cannot be used in dengue because of side effects such as gastritis, increased risk of bleeding , blood thinning properties, thrombocytopenia [condition that occurs when the platelet count in your blood is too low, (platelets help with healing process) ] and dengue fever bleeding complications.
Cause
Virus: Togaviridae alpha virus
Source: The Vermilion
Source: Brooks-Smith Lowe Institute
Source: CDC
Source: Wiktionary
Source: http://twittibestwebsite.weebly.com
Symptoms
High temperature greater than 38°C (100°F) or over and/or chills and sweats (on and off for seven days)?
Joint stiffness and pain especially on smaller joints (hands and feet) – both sides of the body?
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
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