Signs & Symptoms of Chikungunya Fever

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Case Definition of Chikungunya Fever
Suspect Case

Acute onset
High fever of less than 7 days duration
Severe headache
Myalgia
Severe Arthralgia
With or without rash

Probable Case

Suspect case of CHK
High vector density
Presence of confirmed case of CHK in the area

Confirmed Case

Isolation of virus from blood in early phase
Serological test for IgM antibody after 5th day of illness
Demonstration of 4 fold or greater rise in IgG antibodies in paired sera

Who is Commonly Affected?
The disease affects all age groups.

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