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My grandmother has been diagnosed with chikungunya after returning from a trip from st.thomas.
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Plenty of liquids: Take plenty of liquids Tylenol (acetaminophen) for fever and NSAIDs for the joint pain if not allergic. The joint paint could last couple of months. Good luck.
Answered 6/9/2015
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