Chikungunya medical therapy: Difference between revisions
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* Persistent [[joint pain]] may benefit from use of [[NSAIDs]], [[corticosteroids]], or [[physiotherapy]]. | * Persistent [[joint pain]] may benefit from use of [[NSAIDs]], [[corticosteroids]], or [[physiotherapy]]. | ||
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===Additional Measures=== | |||
* Heat may increase/worsen [[joint pain]] and is therefore best to avoid during acute stage. | * Heat may increase/worsen [[joint pain]] and is therefore best to avoid during acute stage. | ||
* Mild forms of [[exercise]] and [[physiotherapy]] are recommended in recovering persons. | * Mild forms of [[exercise]] and [[physiotherapy]] are recommended in recovering persons. | ||
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* Cold compresses may be suggested depending on the response. | * Cold compresses may be suggested depending on the response. | ||
* Exposure to warm environments (morning and evening sun) may be suggested as the acute phase subsides. | * Exposure to warm environments (morning and evening sun) may be suggested as the acute phase subsides. | ||
===Treatment of Complications=== | |||
==Chronic Treatment== | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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
There is no specific antiviral therapy for chikungunya virus. The treatment of the disease is based on decreasing the symptoms.
Medical Therapy for the Acute Phase
The treatment for chikungunya infection is symptomatic and the initial therapy focuses on decrease the symptoms. It is important to evaluate for other serious conditions (such as dengue, malaria, or bacterial infections) and treat or manage appropriately.
Hydration
Assess hydration and hemodynamic status and provide proper rehydration therapy (preferably oral) instituted quickly. It is important to identify patients with severe dehydration, as this patients should be carefully observed and rapid rehydration therapy should be started.
| Severe dehydration | Mild or Moderate dehydration |
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Characterized by two of these signs:
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Characterized by two of these signs:
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Management of Symptoms
- Administer Paracetamol 1g PO q6-8h a day to treat the fever, headache and pain.
- Paracetamol must be used with caution in persons with preexisting underlying serious illnesses.
- Children may be given 50-60 mg/kg/day divided q6-8h.
- Administer antihistamines for itching.
- Tepid sponging can be suggested.
- If inadequate, consider using narcotics or NSAIDs.
- If dengue is suspected, do not use aspirin or other NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, toradol) until they have been afebrile ≥48 hours and have no warning signs for severe dengue.
- Persistent joint pain may benefit from use of NSAIDs, corticosteroids, or physiotherapy.
Antibiotic Therapy
Additional Measures
- Heat may increase/worsen joint pain and is therefore best to avoid during acute stage.
- Mild forms of exercise and physiotherapy are recommended in recovering persons.
- Patients may be encouraged to walk, use their hands for eating, writing and regular isotonic exercises.
- Cold compresses may be suggested depending on the response.
- Exposure to warm environments (morning and evening sun) may be suggested as the acute phase subsides.