It is defined as mosquito borne disease, transmitted by the bite of female mosquito commonly known as Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. These two viruses are more active in early morning or in late afternoon.

How Chikungunya spreads?
It is spreading into 2 ways:
People catch virus when infected mosquito bites them. When Mosquito feed on a person who is already infected with the virus, virus spreads when infected mosquitoes bites other people.

What are the peak times when mosquito bites?
In day light hours
Early morning
Late afternoon

What is the incubation period of Chikungunya?
Symptoms start to appear after 3 to 7 days of bite.

What are the symptoms of Chikungunya?
Sudden onset of fever
Joint pain
Headache
Nausea
Rash
Tired
Muscle pain
Joint swelling

Which test are important to diagnose Chikungunya?
Blood test within the first week of infection.

How to prevent the Chikungunya?
keep empty the water container
Clean containers
Spray insecticides
Cover the skin
Apply mosquito repellents on skin
Use insecticide treated mosquito nets, while sleeping in daytime
Take rest
Drink plenty of fluid