Research Article | Open Access
A Case Report on Chikungunya with Diagnostic Evaluation & Management
Ms. Alfiya shaikh , Ms. Pallavi Dhole , Aniket Pathade, P.S. Pande , Mrs. Kavita Gomase
Pages: 2191-2194
Abstract
Introduction: Infection with the Chikungunya virus is spread via mosquitoes. The chikungunya virus is to
blame (CHIKV). Fever and arthralgia are the most common symptoms. Chikungunya virus is spread by Aedes
aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitos, which are found throughout the. Asia, Europe, Africa, and America
are the four continents. The same mosquitos that cause Chikungunya also spread Dengue and Zika viruses, and
there have been occurrences of coinfections.To tackle the infection, there is currently no vaccine or specific
therapy available. The goal of treatment is to reduce the severity of the disease's symptoms.Patient
Information: A33-year-old male was admitted to AVBR hospital witha chief complaint of fever, & severe joint
pain for 3 days,headache, muscle pain, nausea& vomiting. Main symptoms & important clinical finding: -He
has the chief complaint of fever, & severe joint pain for 3 days, headache, muscle pain, Nausea & vomiting after
careful history collection, physical examination, Complete blood count,RBS, CT scan, MRI Etc. my
patientdiagnoses as chikungunya.Medical Management: -A patient provides a medicine as per doctor’s order
likeantipyretics, analgesics such as Tab. Paracetamol,Tab. acetaminophen, Tab. Emset.Nursing Perspectives: -
Monitoring vital signs hourly. Prescribe medicine as per doctor’s order. maintain IV fluid 4 hourly & record
intake output chart.maintain records &reports.Conclusion: Early Diagnosis & Timely Treatment patient
condition was improved.
Keywords
Chikungunya virus infection,Aedes aegypti,Dengue.