The common signs and symptoms of chikungunya are as follows:
- Joint pain or pyrexia
- Rashes
- Headache or muscle ache
- Pain in joints
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Fatigue or vomiting

2. How is chikungunya diagnosed?

The following ways are used for the diagnosis of chikungunya:
- Thorough examination of signs/symptoms and medical history
- Physical examination
- Subsequent blood tests
- Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test

3. What are the available treatment options for chikungunya?

The available treatment options for chikungunya are as follows:
- Antipyretics
- Painkillers such as naproxen, ibuprofen
- Rest
- Fluids

4. Can chikungunya be prevented?

Chikungunya can be averted by preventing oneself from the contact with mosquitos. Preventive measures are as follows:
- Use of insect repellants or mosquito nets
- Wearing clothes that cover the entire body
- Avoid travelling to endemic areas
- Staying indoors

5. Can chikungunya fever be life-threatening?

Chikungunya fever is rarely considered to be life-threatening; however, it can have complications such as meningoencephalitis, bleeding, nephritis, hepatitis, uveitis, myelitis and myocarditis.

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