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Hi...how can i prevent prolonged joint pains and arthritis caused by chikungunya...??how can its effects on joints be prevented?? thanks a ton!
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See details: It cannot be prevented other than with effective mosquito control. It can be treated and either ribavirin or chloroquine may be helpful.
Answered 7/17/2017
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