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* The majority of people infected with chikungunya virus become symptomatic. | * The majority of people infected with chikungunya virus become symptomatic. | ||
* The incubation period is typically 3–7 days (range, 1–12 days). | * 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. | * 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. | * 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. | * Other symptoms may include [[headache]], [[myalgia]], [[arthritis]], [[conjunctivitis]], [[nausea]]/[[vomiting]], or [[maculopapular rash]]. | ||
* Acute symptoms typically resolve within 7–10 days. | * Acute symptoms typically resolve within 7–10 days. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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.