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    Francis Ian L. Ofendoreyes, R.N.

    What is
    Chikungunya Fever

    Chikungunya fever is a viral illness that is


    spread by the bites of infected mosquitoes.

    Aedes albopictus

    Aedes aegypti

    Outbreak
    Areas :
    Kiamba and Maitum in
    Sarangani; Villareal and Daram in Western Samar; Ma. Aurora in Aurora;

    Outbreak
    Areas :
    Sta. Rita in Samar; Concepcion in Romblon; Santiago in Agusan del Norte; Patnongon in Antique; Sindangan in Zamboanga del Norte;

    Cases
    DOH Chikungunya Cases:
    Jan 1 to June 30, 2013 Suspected: 2,594 Confirmed: 157

    Deaths: 0

    MODE OF TRANSMISSION
    The virus is transmitted from human to human by the bites of infected female mosquitoes.

    Signs and Symptoms

    Abrupt onset of FEVER, usually last for 1 to 3 days.

    Joint Pain, Swelling and Stiffness

    Rashes

    Nausea and Vomiting Headache

    Treatment NO SPECIFIC TREATMENT!!!


    SYMPTOMATIC ONLY...

    PREVENTION
    1. Avoid mosquito bites:

    a. Wear clothes that cover as


    much skin as possible.

    b. Use mosquito repellents on exposed skin and on clothing in accordance instructions with label

    PREVENTION
    1. Avoid mosquito bites:

    c. Use mosquito nets to protect


    babies, older and sick people and others who rest during the day.

    d.

    Use

    mosquito

    coils

    and

    insecticides vaporizers during daytime.

    PREVENTION
    2. Reduce mosquito breedings:

    a.

    Remove discarded containers from around


    the house,

    b.

    For containers that are in use, turn them over or empty every 3-4 days to prevent mosquito breeding including any water-filled cointainers indoors. Alternatively, completely cover them to keep out mosquitoes.

    PREVENTION IS

    CHEAPER
    THAN CURE!

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