Incurable mosquito-transmitted virus spreads to NC

[Lemory]

Cigar smoke keeps em away.

[Stumpy]

I'm very confused by this. What are the long term effects? Just the week long symptoms?

I don't know what any of the long term effects are. But, my brother started off with a really high fever (102-107) and sore, inflamed throat for two days before he went to the ER. They ran every test imaginable, including biopsying (sp?) his tonsils, before figuring it out. I believe they have him on a steroid, an antibiotic and a painkiller iirc.

[Chimera]

Garlic supplements kept them off me in Iraq

[sharkkiller]

Here is a little bit of information. Th bolded part really sucks:

 

Symptoms

• Most people infected with chikungunya virus will develop some symptoms.
• Symptoms usually begin 3–7 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.
• The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain.
• Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash.
• Chikungunya disease does not often result in death, but the symptoms can be severe and disabling.
• Most patients feel better within a week. In some people, the joint pain may persist for months.
• People at risk for more severe disease include newborns infected around the time of birth, older adults (≥65 years), and people with medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease.
• Once a person has been infected, he or she is likely to be protected from future infections.

Diagnosis

• The symptoms of chikungunya are similar to those of dengue, another disease spread by mosquitoes.
• See your doctor if you develop the symptoms described above.
• If you have recently traveled, tell your doctor.
• Your doctor may order blood tests to look for chikungunya or other similar diseases.

Treatment

• There is no medicine to treat chikungunya virus infection or disease.
• Decrease the symptoms:
  • Get plenty of rest
  • Drink fluids to prevent dehydration
  • Take medicines, such as ibuprofen, naproxen, acetaminophen, or paracetamol, to relieve fever and pain.