Symptoms of chikungunya
Chikungunya virus infection most often is characterized by
The fever can be severe, even reaching up to 104 degree Celsius. However, in some cases, especially in children, no symptoms are observed.
Usually, the attack is sudden and occurs within one to 12 days of the infection caused by a mosquito bite.
Some of the common physical symptoms of Chikungunya are:
- Difficulty in looking at light
- Severe fever with headache and joint pain
- Rashes on limbs and trunks
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Written by: healthplus24 team
Date last updated: July 11, 2011