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Research Article | Open Access
Volume 14 2022 | None
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.
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