Chikungunya viral disease in district Bhilwara (Rajasthan) India.
J Commun Dis
; 39(1): 25-31, 2007 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
An investigation of chikungunya outbreak cases was carried out in Bhilwara District, Rajasthan during Aug-Sep 2006. Fever with multiple joint pains was the first presenting feature. Aedes larval surveys indicate high Breteau index (78.6 to 200), House index (48.0 to 83.3) & Container index (41.1 to 73.6) above the critical index. Out of 40 sera samples tested, 12 showed HI antibodies for chikungunya virus in high titres and another five were positive for IgM antibodies against chikungunya. The clinico-epidemiological, laboratory and entomological investigations confirm that this episode of fever was due to chikungunya fever. Strengthening and intensification of surveillance along with educating the community were recommended for control of outbreak.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Vírus Chikungunya
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Infecções por Alphavirus
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Aedes
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Insetos Vetores
Tipo de estudo:
Screening_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Animals
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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Infant
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Commun Dis
Ano de publicação:
2007
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Article