<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Chikungunya virus is an <italic>Alphavirus</italic> that possesses characteristics similar to that of an arthropod-borne virus. Chikungunya virus has been one of the major concerns for the last few decades due to its nature of explosive spreading throughout the world. This article is intended to give detailed information about Chikungunya virus, and includes its pathogenesis, origins, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Although, recent researches suggests various approaches to treating Chikungunya virus, extensive literature search on Chikungunya virus has revealed that, currently, there is no effective treatment available and the virus is greatly dependent on its vectors. Patients affected by Chikungunya virus mainly show symptoms of fever, arthralgia, joint pain and skin rash. Since there is no effective treatment available, public awareness is the most significant factor for potential prevention against Chikungunya virus.</p></abstract>

Chikungunya virus is an Alphavirus that possesses characteristics similar to that of an arthropod-borne virus. Chikungunya virus has been one of the major concerns for the last few decades due to its nature of explosive spreading throughout the world. This article is intended to give detailed information about Chikungunya virus, and includes its pathogenesis, origins, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Although, recent researches suggests various approaches to treating Chikungunya virus, extensive literature search on Chikungunya virus has revealed that, currently, there is no effective treatment available and the virus is greatly dependent on its vectors. Patients affected by Chikungunya virus mainly show symptoms of fever, arthralgia, joint pain and skin rash. Since there is no effective treatment available, public awareness is the most significant factor for potential prevention against Chikungunya virus.

Origins, pathophysiology, diagnosis, vaccination and prevention of Chikungunya virus

Current Issues in Pharmacy and Medical Sciences

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Chikungunya virus is an Alphavirus that possesses characteristics similar to that of an arthropod-borne virus. Chikungunya virus has been one of the major...

Origins, pathophysiology, diagnosis, vaccination and prevention of Chikungunya virus

Published Online: Apr 06, 2019

Page range: 40 - 44

Received: May 30, 2018

Accepted: Jul 20, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cipms-2019-0009

Keywords
Chikungunya, arthralgia, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention

© 2019 Md. Rajdoula Rafe et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Origins, pathophysiology, diagnosis, vaccination and prevention of Chikungunya virus

Published Online: Apr 06, 2019

Page range: 40 - 44

Received: May 30, 2018

Accepted: Jul 20, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cipms-2019-0009

KeywordsChikungunya, arthralgia, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention

© 2019 Md. Rajdoula Rafe et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
Chikungunya, arthralgia, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention