Variable: Chikungunya is a mosquito-transmitted virus causing fever, rash, & joint pain/swelling (& other symptoms). Symptoms typically last 7-10 days, but there can be lingering joint pain in some. Studies have been variable, 1 showed 96% recovered after 15 months, another showed some still had at 3 yrs.No special diet.Avoid mosquitos - for next 10 d wear DEET, stay in a net at night to avoid transmitting.
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