Chikungunya Disease
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Prevention of Chikungunya disease includes:
Avoid mosquito bites:
Wear insect repellent clothing.
Use insect repellents that contain DEET.
Stay indoors at dusk.
Wear long sleeve shirts and pants, and a hat.
Check your skin and clothing for mosquitos after being outdoors.
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Chikungunya Disease References:
Kamath S, Das AK, Parikh FS. Chikungunya. J Assoc Physicians India. 2006 Sep;54:725-6.
Mackenzie JS, Chua KB, Daniels PW, et al. Emerging viral diseases of Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific. Emerg Infect Dis. 2001;7(3 Suppl):497-504.
Pastorino B, Muyembe-Tamfum JJ, Bessaud M, Tock F, Tolou H, Durand JP, Peyrefitte CN. Epidemic resurgence of Chikungunya virus in democratic Republic of the Congo: identification of a new central African strain. J Med Virol. 2004 Oct;74(2):277-82.
