An outbreak of chikungunya epidemic in south India-Karnataka
Autor(es): Talawar, A. S.; Pujar, H. S.
Resumo: Reports of large-scale outbreaks of fever caused by CHIKV virus infection in several parts of the country especially in Southern India have confirmed the re-emergence of this virus. In 2006, Southern India states Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala together contributed more than 70% of the total country's incidence out which Karnataka state alone contributed nearly 55% of incidence. In 2008, Karnataka and Kerala together contributed more than 95% of the total suspected cases and in 2009 also 41,649 suspected CHIKV cases have been reported and 3,239 cases were confirmed for Karnataka. There is no specific treatment (therapies) or vaccines are available for CHIKV. But the Homoeopathic system of medicine claims to have medicines as well as preventive measures against this disease.
Palavras-Chave: CHIKV; Aedes aegypti; Dengue
Imprenta: International Journal of Research and Reviews in Applied Sciences, v. 5, n. 3, p. 229-234, 2010.
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Virus ; Aedes aegypti - Vaccine ; Aedes aegypti - Chikungunya Fever ; Aedes aegypti - Dengue ; Aedes aegypti - Epidemic
Data de publicação: 2010
