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The United States has issued a travel advisory on chikungunya, urging travellers to take precautions against the mosquito-borne viral infection as cases continue to be reported in several countries. While chikungunya is rarely fatal, delayed diagnosis or treatment can leave some patients struggling with debilitating joint pain, stiffness and fatigue for months. As the monsoon…
New Delhi: The size and severity of chikungunya outbreaks — a mosquito-borne disease is unpredictable, according to a study. The virus, common in tropical and subtropical regions, including Asia, Africa, and South America, leads to symptoms such as acute fever, followed by debilitating joint pain that can last for months. Though rarely fatal, the chikungunya…
Last Updated:August 28, 2025, 11:27 is Hospital admission becomes necessary if patients have persistent vomiting, dehydration, reduced urine output, severe abdominal pain, or worsening symptoms Doctors also recommend simple measures: adequate rest, hydration, and paracetamol for fever control. (Pixabay Image for Representation) Hospitals across Delhi-NCR and other parts of the country are reporting a sharp surge…
(NOTE: This article was originally published in the India Today issue dated August 19, 2024) If there are rains, can viruses be far behind? The southwest monsoon, which hit India at the end of May, brought with it much-needed relief from the blistering summer, but also saw an alarming outbreak of a range of viral…