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	Chikungunya - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chikungunya is a relatively rare form of viral fever caused by an alphavirus that is spread by mosquito bites from the Aedes aegypti mosquito, though recent research by the Pasteur Institute in Paris claims the virus has suffered a mutation that enables it to be transmitted by Aedes Albopictus (Tiger mosquito).
		Chikungunya was first described in Tanzania, Africa in 1952.
		Chikungunya spread as an epidemic in Vidarbha in july 2006 and is ever growing up to date(26 aug 2006).It is spread in such in a large extent that the medical services are being unsufficient for it.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chikungunya (1707 words)

	chikungunya Info Mauritius (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Chikungunya, a disease believed to have originated in Africa, derives from a Swahili word meaning “that which bends up” because of its arthritic-type symptoms that leave victims stooped.
		Chikungunya outbreaks have sparked deep concerns in the French overseas territory of Reunion, about 800 kilometers (500 miles) east of Madagascar, where 186,000 out of the island’s population of 777,000 have fallen sick.
		As of February 2, 2006, a diagnosis of Chikungunya was confirmed in six newborns that showed symptoms of acute infection, and presented with a clinical picture of meningoencephalitis within five days of birth.
	www.chikungunya.mopays.com (1187 words)

	Chikungunya
		Chikungunya is a viral infection which mainly affects Africa, islands in the Indian Ocean, and Asia.
		EuroSurveillance on the chikungunya outbreak on Réunion (Jan. 27, 2006).
		A report by the CDC on cases of chikungunya in U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers, with a short description of the history of the disease.
	www.bg-sentinel.com /en/chikungunya.html (258 words)

	Chikungunya Virus Spreads To Malaysia, Hong Kong
		Chikungunya is an urban disease resembling dengue and is a relatively rare form of viral fever caused by an alphavirus that is spread by mosquito bites from the _Aedes_ mosquito.
		The name chikungunya is derived from the Swahili phrase that can be translated as "that which bends up," referring to the stooped posture that develops as a result of the arthritic symptoms of the disease.
		Chikungunya was 1st described in Tanzania, Africa in 1952.
	www.rense.com /general70/chikd.htm (1018 words)

	Notice: Chikungunya Fever in India \| CDC Travelers' Health
		Chikungunya fever is a viral disease transmitted to humans by the bite of infected Aedes and Culex mosquitoes including the daytime-biting Aedes aegypti and Ae.
		A chikungunya outbreak on the Indian Ocean islands of Mayotte, Mauritius, Réunion (territory of France), and the Seychelles that began in March 2005 is waning.
		No specific drug treatment against chikungunya virus is available; thus, treatment of chikungunya fever is supportive: bed rest, fluids, and mild pain medications such as ibuprofen, naproxen, acetaminophen, or paracetamol may relieve symptoms of fever and aching, provided that the person has no contra-indications to these medications.
	www.cdc.gov /travel/other/2006/chikungunya_india.htm (667 words)

	Chikungunya definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Chikungunya: An urban disease resembling dengue, seen mainly in Africa, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia, caused by an arbovirus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes.
		Chikungunya fever is characterized by sudden onset, chills and fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, arthralgia, and rash.
		Chikungunya in Swahili means "that which bends up" referring to the stooped posture of patients afflicted with the severe joint pain of this disease.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=23942 (214 words)

	Chikungunya Virus
		The authors note, the mosquitoes that transmit the Chikungunya virus in Africa and Asia are not limited to these areas--in fact they are the same ones that transmit yellow fever and dengue fever in many parts of the world--which raises the possibility that the chikungunya virus could spread and cause disease elsewhere.
		The symptoms of chikungunya include fever which can reach 39 °C, a petechial or maculopapular rash usually involving the limbs and trunk, and arthralgia or arthritis affecting multiple joints which can be debilitating.
		Chikungunya is a relatively rare form of viral fever caused by an alphavirus that is spread by mosquito bites from the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
	www.chikungunya.co.uk (3363 words)

	Chikungunya Virus Still Spreading
		Chikungunya has already infected various parts of Maharashtra, including Aurangabad, Latur, Nashik and Akola, and Pune is the fresh entrant to the list of affected districts in the state.
		The name chikungunya comes from Swahili and means "that which bends up," reflecting the physique of the person suffering from the disease.
		About 1241 cases of chikungunya disease have been detected in the district, according to a press note issued by the district administration.
	www.rense.com /general70/ckik.htm (592 words)

	Peace Corps Online \| Chikungunya Fever among U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers -- Republic of the Philippines
		Chikungunya virus was isolated from a blood sample obtained from one of the patients 3 days after onset of fever.
		Chikungunya virus has been isolated from humans and mosquitoes in eastern, southern, western, and central Africa and in southeastern Asia, where it has been responsible for illnesses in hundreds to thousands of individuals.
		In contrast to dengue, chikungunya is characterized by a briefer febrile episode, by persistent arthralgia in some cases, and by the absence of fatalities.
	peacecorpsonline.org /messages/messages/467/2802.html (1023 words)

	Chikungunya spreads post floods: IBNLive
		Chikungunya viral fever is spread by mosquitoes and it is characterised by fever and severe joint pains.
		Lakshmi is a patient of Chikungunya and she has never been so weak, it has almost left her paralytic.
		Chikungunya in India was first reported in Andhra Pradesh.
	www.ibnlive.com /news/post-floods-chikungunya-attacks/19071-17.html (348 words)

	HPA \| Chikungunya
		Chikungunya virus was first isolated from patients during an epidemic in Tanzania in 1952-53.
		Chikungunya is a Makonde word (one of the local languages in Tanzania) meaning ‘that which bends up’, and describes the symptoms caused by the severe joint pains that usually accompany the infection.
		Chikungunya is one of a group of arboviruses (viruses transmitted by insects) transmitted by mosquitoes, usually of the Aedes spp, which tend to bite during daylight hours.
	www.hpa.org.uk /infections/topics_az/chikungunya/default.htm (315 words)

	Global Pulse: U.S. Military Has Chikungunya Vaccine
		Chikungunya [CHIK] strain 15561 came from this outbreak and ended up in the United States, where it was used to manufacture a weakened version of the virus for use as vaccine.
		The U.S. military considers chikungunya a threat to its forces and lists it as a "potential bioterrorist agent." The vaccine was designed for soldiers deploying to CENTCOM, PACOM, SOCOM and EUCOM, according to the Federation of American Scientists, but it is unknown whether current soldiers are being given the vaccine.
		Chikungunya is believed to have been documented as early as in 1779 Batavia, now Jakarta, Indonesia.
	www.globalpulse.net /archives/diseases/us_military_has_chikungunya_vaccine_000108.php (1267 words)

	Chikungunya
		Chikungunya is a rare viral infection transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito.
		Chikungunya is an infectious tropical disease caused by a virus that belongs to the group of A arboviruses.
		Chikungunya is a viral disease that affects males and females in equal numbers.
	hw.healthdialog.com /kbase/nord/nord145.htm (912 words)

	About Chikungunya in Seychelles...
		The initial spread of Chikungunya has largely been blamed on abnormally heavy rainfall in December and early January, which was believed to have increased the amount of mosquitoes in the country at that time.
		Chikungunya is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, which typically brings about fever, joint and muscle pain, a rash and occasionally, nausea and vomiting.
		Chikungunya, which is not endemic to Seychelles, is believed to have come to the archipelago from one of its Indian Ocean neighbours.
	www.airseychelles.net /news/chikungunya_mosquito.html (935 words)

	Chikungunya \| DoctorNDTV: Health Information on Chikungunya
		Chikungunya virus is highly infective and disabling but is not transmissible between people.
		The chikungunya virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito.
		A person with chikungunya fever should limit their exposure to mosquito bites in order to avoid further spreading the infection, and should stay indoors or under a mosquito net.
	www.doctorndtv.com /topics/detailtopics.asp?id=620&heading=AllTopics (920 words)

	CDC Fact Sheet: Chikungunya Fever Fact Sheet - CDC Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases (DVBID) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Chikungunya fever is a viral disease transmitted to humans by the bite of infected mosquitoes.
		Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a member of the genus Alphavirus, in the family Togaviridae.
		Co-circulation of dengue fever in many areas may mean that chikungunya fever cases are sometimes clinically misdiagnosed as dengue infections, therefore the incidence of chikungunya fever could be much higher than what has been previously reported.
	www.cdc.gov /ncidod/dvbid/Chikungunya/chickvfact.htm (692 words)

	Beware! Chikungunya is here: IBNLive
		The issue was raised in Parliament on Wednesday and Rajya Sabha members questioned the Government's claim of nil Chikungunya deaths in the country.
		It is caused by an alphavirus that is spread by mosquito bites from the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
		- Though Chikungunya was not initially considered fatal, in 2005-2006, 200 deaths have been associated with the disease on Réunion island and a widespread outbreak in especially in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
	www.ibnlive.com /news/beware-chikungunya-is-here/19528-17.html (632 words)

	afrol News - Mosquitoes in Paradise: Chikungunya epidemic spreads
		Chikungunya is not only found in persons coming to Mauritius from abroad - as Mauritian authorities held for a long time - but can be caught by mosquito bites in Mauritius.
		This week, however, the worst fears of regional health workers were materialised as a Chikungunya outbreak was confirmed on the large island of Madagascar.
		For the Mauritian Chikungunya Committee, it was therefore obvious to dedicate its second meeting "to put up a communication strategy at the international level," a choice that also found support among the Mauritian population.
	www.afrol.com /articles/18363 (1093 words)

	Outbreak of Chikungunya Virus: South West Indian Ocean and India
		PHAC was recently notified of illness caused by chikungunya infection in four Canadian tourists.
		Severe cases of chikungunya can occur in the elderly, in the very young (newborns), and in those who are immunocompromised.
		Treatment for chikungunya typically involves treating the symptoms and includes bed-rest and the use of non-aspirin analgesics during the phase of illness where the symptoms are most severe.
	news.gc.ca /cfmx/view/en/index.jsp?articleid=215809 (1180 words)

	Ensiklopedia :: encyclopedia : Demam Chikungunya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Chikungunya adalah bentuk demam virus disebabkan oleh alphavirus yang disebarkan oleh gigitan nyamuk dari spesies Aedes aegypti.
		Wabak Chikungunya disedari di Port Klang di Malaysia pada 1999 menjangkiti 27 orang [1].
		Ujian serologi untuk Chikungunya terdapat di Universiti Malaya di Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
	www.ensiklopedia.info /Demam_Chikungunya (190 words)

	Chikungunya And Dengue In The South West Indian Ocean (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Chikungunya and dengue viruses are transmitted to humans by the bites of infected mosquitoes.
		On La Réunion, Mauritius, the Seychelles and the east coast of Madagascar, Aedes aegypti is absent or scarce in the vicinity of houses.
		Although transmission of chikungunya and dengue is continuing in the affected areas, WHO recommends no special restrictions on travel or trade to or from these areas.
	www.medicalnewstoday.com /medicalnews.php?newsid=39845&nfid=rssfeeds (806 words)

	Ensiklopedia :: encyclopedia : Chikungunya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Chikungunya adalah sejenis demam virus yang disebabkan alphavirus yang disebarkan oleh gigitan nyamuk dari spesies Aedes aegypti.
		Sebuah wabah Chikungunya ditemukan di Port Klang di Malaysia pada tahun 1999, menjangkiti 27 orang [1].
		Ujian serologi untuk Chikungunya tersedia di Universitas Malaya di Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
	www.ensiklopedia.net /Chikungunya (193 words)

	Eurosurveillance 2006;11 (2): 060202
		The island of Réunion (population 750 000) in the Indian Ocean is experiencing an extensive outbreak of chikungunya fever, an arboviral disease thought by the outbreak investigators to be transmitted by Aedes albopictus mosquitoes.
		Chikungunya virus was circulating in the Comoros archipelago and in Mauritius at the beginning of 2005.
		The first case of chikungunya infection was identified in the island of Réunion, which is an overseas administrative ‘département’ of France, in March 2005, and an outbreak has been ongoing in Réunion ever since.
	www.eurosurveillance.org /ew/2006/060202.asp (5036 words)

	Mauritius-Network Travel: Chikungunya Info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Chikungunya is a disease caused by a mosquito-borne virus.
		The disease is transmitted during the day, when the mosquito bites someone infected by Chikungunya and then contaminates other persons who are bitten in turn.
		A person who is infected by Chikungunya is not contagious.
	www.mauritius-network.com /chikungunya/index.html (233 words)

	Chikungunya fever hits Madhya Pradesh
		Chikungunya, a relatively rare form of mosquito-transmitted viral fever, has claimed two lives in Madhya Pradesh and hundreds are suffering from the disease, health officials said.
		Chikungunya, which gives a stooped posture to the victim as a result of the arthritic symptoms of the disease, is transmitted through the bites of the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
		State Health Director Yogiraj Sharma said though there is always a fear of dengue outbreak where chikungunya is reported, he claimed all the districts had been made "chikungunya proof".
	news.webindia123.com /news/Articles/Health/20060628/375820.html (454 words)

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