Chikungunya Fever Flashcards
1
Q
Vector?
A
Aedes Egypti
A. Albopictus
2
Q
Virus?
A
Chikungunya virus in African & Indian Ocean region
3
Q
Pigmentation over nose?
A
Chik sign
Persists for about 3-6 months
4
Q
Symptom?
A
Severe fever → saddleback pattern
Severe arthralgia
5
Q
Dx?
A
Viral isolation
RT PCR
Mac-elisa → best serology test
Markers → IL-1 beta &IL-6 are increased
→ RANTES level are decreased
6
Q
Treatment?
A
NSAID s
Chloroquine → for refractory arthritis
Self limiting
