Joint pain can make it difficult to carry out basic tasks, from walking up the stairs to opening a jar and even typing.When ...

CHIKV can trigger long-term joint pain that mimics autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, potentially due to sustained activity of CD4+ T cells. Researchers identified TNF-alpha—an ...

Recently, it has become a common cause of joint pain in Sri Lanka, especially after outbreaks in urban and semi-urban areas. Here, we answer the most frequently asked questions about how this mosquito ...

The chikungunya virus infects humans through the bite of a mosquito. It causes fever and joint pain. It is rarely fatal, but the symptoms can be severe, long lasting, and debilitating.

Two imported cases of chikungunya fever were reported last week, raising the total this year to 13 cases — the most for the ...

Typical symptoms of chikungunya include fever, severe joint pain, headache, muscle pain and a rash, according to the CDC. Most people recover within a week, but some may experience “severe and ...

With the arrival of the monsoon season, a spike in vector-borne diseases is often observed. Health experts share tips to ...

Sri Lankan health authorities are urging individuals affected by Chikungunya to seek medical treatment for persistent joint ...

Chikungunya fever, a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, poses a significant health concern, particularly for children. It has been around in Sri Lanka sporadically, but there are reports of an ...

Typical symptoms of chikungunya include fever, severe joint pain, headache, muscle pain and a rash, according to the CDC. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER.

Chikungunya, spread by the bites of infected mosquitoes, is a debilitating tropical illness marked by fever and joint pain. About 100 to 200 cases are reported annually among U.S. travelers.