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Incurable mosquito-transmitted virus spreads to NC

Ja Rhule

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I'm very confused by this. What are the long term effects? Just the week long symptoms?

I don't know what any of the long term effects are. But, my brother started off with a really high fever (102-107) and sore, inflamed throat for two days before he went to the ER. They ran every test imaginable, including biopsying (sp?) his tonsils, before figuring it out. I believe they have him on a steroid, an antibiotic and a painkiller iirc.

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Here is a little bit of information. Th bolded part really sucks:

 

Symptoms
  • Most people infected with chikungunya virus will develop some symptoms.
  • Symptoms usually begin 3–7 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.
  • The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain.
  • Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash.
  • Chikungunya disease does not often result in death, but the symptoms can be severe and disabling.
  • Most patients feel better within a week. In some people, the joint pain may persist for months.
  • People at risk for more severe disease include newborns infected around the time of birth, older adults (≥65 years), and people with medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease.
  • Once a person has been infected, he or she is likely to be protected from future infections.
Diagnosis
  • The symptoms of chikungunya are similar to those of dengue, another disease spread by mosquitoes.
  • See your doctor if you develop the symptoms described above.
  • If you have recently traveled, tell your doctor.
  • Your doctor may order blood tests to look for chikungunya or other similar diseases.
Treatment
  • There is no medicine to treat chikungunya virus infection or disease.
  • Decrease the symptoms:
    • Get plenty of rest
    • Drink fluids to prevent dehydration
    • Take medicines, such as ibuprofen, naproxen, acetaminophen, or paracetamol, to relieve fever and pain.
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