Chikungunya history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Alejandro Lemor, M.D. [2], Alonso Alvarado, M.D. [3]

Overview

The common symptoms of chikungunya include fever, petechial or maculopapular rash and arthralgia or arthritis affecting multiple joints.

Symptoms

• The majority of people infected with chikungunya virus become symptomatic.
• The incubation period is typically 3–7 days (range, 1–12 days).
• The disease is most often characterized by acute onset of fever (typically >39°C [102°F]) and polyarthralgia.
• Joint symptoms are usually bilateral and symmetric, and can be severe and debilitating.
• Other symptoms may include headache, myalgia, arthritis, conjunctivitis, nausea/vomiting, or maculopapular rash.
• Acute symptoms typically resolve within 7–10 days.

References

• CDC Chikungunya virus