infectious diseases
Chikungunya Disease
Treatment of Chikungunya Disease
Supportive care Treatment of chikungunya disease is symptomatic. Treatment for symptoms can include rest, fluids, and use of analgesics and antipyretics. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to help with acute fever and pain. However, in dengue-endemic areas, to reduce the risk of hemorrhage,acetaminophenis the preferred first-line treatment for fever and joint pain until dengue can be ruled out. 