Chikungunya virus infection

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:disease
gptkbp:caused_by gptkb:Chikungunya_virus
gptkbp:community_health economic burden
outbreaks
gptkbp:complications neurological disorders
myocarditis
chronic joint pain
gptkbp:diagnosis clinical evaluation
serological tests
PCR testing
antibody testing
gptkbp:diseases gptkb:virus
gptkb:Zika_virus
gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Caribbean
gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkb:West_Nile_virus
Americas
Indian Ocean region
gptkbp:epidemic_potential high
gptkbp:geographic_distribution tropical regions
subtropical regions
gptkbp:global_health_concern yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chikungunya virus infection
gptkbp:incubation_period 2 to 12 days
gptkbp:is_recognized_as gptkb:Tanzania
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to no approved vaccine
gptkbp:prevention mosquito control
repellents
gptkbp:public_awareness important for prevention
gptkbp:research_focus vaccine development
treatment options
vector control strategies
gptkbp:risk_factor age
pregnancy
immunocompromised individuals
travel to endemic areas
gptkbp:scientific_classification arboviral disease
gptkbp:seasonal_activities rainy season
gptkbp:symptoms fatigue
headache
muscle pain
fever
rash
joint pain
weeks to months
gptkbp:transmission mosquito bites
gptkbp:treatment hydration
supportive care
pain relievers
gptkbp:vector gptkb:Aedes_aegypti
gptkb:Aedes_albopictus
gptkbp:year_first_identified gptkb:1952
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:acute_inflammatory_demyelinating_polyneuropathy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7