Chikungunya virus

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:virus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aedes_albopictus
gptkb:Aedes_mosquitoes
gptkbp:affects gptkb:historical_event
fatigue
chronic joint pain
gptkbp:caused_by gptkb:Chikungunya_fever
gptkbp:coordinates gptkb:Aedes_mosquitoes
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:1952
gptkbp:distribution tropical regions
gptkbp:end_of_life very low
gptkbp:family gptkb:Togaviridae
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Alphavirus
gptkbp:healthcare increased healthcare costs
significant in endemic areas
burden on healthcare systems
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chikungunya virus
gptkbp:incubation_period 2 to 12 days
gptkbp:is_protected_by gptkb:armor
mosquito control
repellents
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:Tanzania
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to no approved vaccine
gptkbp:population_trend high
gptkbp:research genetic studies
epidemiological studies
ongoing vaccine development
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Person
primates
gptkbp:social_responsibility gptkb:O'nyong-nyong_virus
gptkb:Ross_River_virus
serological tests
PCR tests
common in Africa
common in Asia
common in the Americas
gptkbp:symptoms headache
muscle pain
fever
rash
joint pain
1 to 2 weeks
chronic symptoms can last months
gptkbp:transmission mosquito bites
gptkbp:treatment hydration
supportive care
pain relievers