What is Chikungunya,
In 1952, the fever began in southern Tanzania. The word chikungunya also came from the native language of Maqond from the native language. It means curly biting.
How Chikungunya spreads,
Edis Egypt and Edis Albopictus mosquitoes spread the disease.
Where does this mosquito grow,
These mosquitoes grow in clear water. Generally, the flowers of the house, the pots and tires of the house, the eggs laid in the cobbled dough, lay eggs. Besides, mosquitoes lay eggs in the AC and refrigerated water.
The signs of Chikungunya,
Ø Sudden fever, temperature can be up to 104.
Ø Damage to pain, severe headache.
Ø Muscle pain.
Ø Winter feeling of winter in the body.
Ø Vomiting or vomiting and diarrhea.
Ø Skin rash or rash.
Ø In the face blow, eye irritation, depression, insomnia.
Chikungunya recognition,
If the fever-rash-kitch is in pain and is believed to have been chikungunya in the blood, then there is negative antigen negative in the blood. It is possible to identify chikungunya by first examining blood in the first week of fever and then by checking the IGM antibodies.
Chikungunya fever should be done,
Ø Wash the body with water.
Ø Have complete rest.
Ø Drink lots of water or liquids.
Ø Breathing cold water on the knot for pain. Place a painting with a towel or soft cloth for three to five minutes.
Ø Make light exercises.
Ø Paracetamol is enough for medicine.
To prevent chikungunya fever,
Ø In the courtyard of the house, the water around it will not accumulate. Regularly clean.
Ø Dab khol, flower tub, abandoned towers and AC-refrigerator water can not be accumulated.
Ø Keep the water pond of the building under construction regularly.
Ø Use the mosquito.