He The same mosquito that transmits dengue can also transmit the chikungunya virus.; on rare occasions, she does it simultaneously.
PAHO points out that, to date, a significant number of patients with coinfection have not been reported.
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The most common symptoms of chikungunya are sudden fever and joint pain. This pain affects the hands, feet, knees, back, and can make the person unable to walk and perform other basic actions, such as opening a bottle. The pain can last a few days, and even persist for months or years.
may also appear muscle pain and headache, as well as skin rash.
Atypically, there may be transmission of the virus from mother to newborn when the latter presents a fever just at the time of delivery or days before.
is not transmitted virus during pregnancy or through breast milk. Neither for hugs, kisses, for food or for the air we breathe.
When the picture is severe, alarm signs appear:
• Bleeding in the nose, gums, in vomit or in the feces.
• Abdominal pain, which may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
• Altered state of consciousness, may present with drowsiness or extreme weakness.
If you manifest any of these alarm signs, go immediately to the nearest health service.
If you were diagnosed with chikungunya:
• Rest in bed and with a mosquito net.
• Drink plenty of water to avoid complications.
• Consume vegetable soups and fruit juices.
• Control fever with room temperature washcloths and shower.
• Go to the health service immediately if you notice warning signs.
Measures to prevent dengue, Zika and chikungunya
It is important to eliminate mosquito breeding sites. Discard any disused object that accumulates water.
Those useless objects that cannot be discarded, such as household appliances, tires or others, must be placed indoors or covered in order to prevent them from accumulating water.
Also, cover tanks, drums or any container that contains water that will be used so that the mosquito does not enter.
Keep the pools chlorinated and take care that garbage does not accumulate inside the registers, so that the water is drained.
Change the water in the vases daily, to prevent them from becoming breeding grounds, after cleaning the container with a brush, water and soap, in addition to cleaning the roots and stem. It is equally important to dispose of the water accumulated in pot/planter dishes.
To protect against mosquito bites
It is advisable to use repellent during outdoor activities.
For the interior of homes, the use of mosquito nets and metal mesh on doors and windows is recommended.
