China is facing the outbreak of Chikungunya, with more than 7,000 cases of a mosquito -transmitted virus in Guangdong province. The focus led the authorities to implement measures similar to measures used during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a report by southern China Morning post, they were recommended by people who traveled from the areas affected by Chikungunya.
Restaurants and hotels were ordered to maintain hygiene and prevent mosquito breeding. If you do not do so, this may result in a heavy fines.
In Foshan, the worst area, patients with chikungunya must remain in a hospital where their beds are covered with mosquitoes for protection. They can only be released after a negative testing or after a week’s stay.
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Americans who plan to travel to China were asked to proceed after the outbreak of Chikungunya. Last week, US Centers for Control and Prevention of Diseases (CDC) issued a travel warning at level 2 in response to the situation.
What is chikungunya?
Chikungunya is a viral disease spread to humans mainly by the bite of infected mosquitoes, especially Aedes Aegypti and Aedes albopictus. Warm and humid conditions during the rainy season are facilitated by mosquitoes to walk.
Although Chikungunya is rare in China, the outbreaks are more common in South and Southeast Asia and in Africa.
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Symptoms of Chikungunya
The key symptom of chikungunya is severe pain and stiffness of joints, often affecting hands, wrists, ankles and knees. This joint pain is usually much worse than what can be seen in other viral infections, and helps doctors to distinguish chikungunya from similar diseases.
In addition to joint pain, patients can also experience muscle pain, fatigue and general weakness. A red, uneven rash may appear on the hull, limbs or face. Symptoms usually begin three to seven days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.
Chikungunya treatment
There is no cure for chikungunya, so treatment focuses on alleviating symptoms. Doctors usually recommend a lot of rest, remain hydrated and use medicines such as painkillers and fever reduction. Non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can also be administered to reduce pain and fever during the acute phase of the disease.
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