词汇 | chikungunya |
释义 | chikungunya noun[ U ] uk /ˌtʃɪ.kʊŋˈɡʊn.jə/ us /ˌtʃɪ.kʊŋˈɡʊn.jə/(alsochikungunya virus) a virus spread to people by a bite from an infected mosquito(= a type of small flying insect) that causes fever and pain, especially in the joints(= places in the body where bones join, such as the shoulder or the knee): Mosquitos that carry diseases such as dengue and chikungunya are being found in new parts of Europe. He became so sick after catching chikungunya that he could not stand up. The most common symptoms of chikungunya virus are fever and joint pain. Dozens of residents of the village suffer from arthritis, which is a known complication of chikungunya. Chikungunya is not fatal, but it causes debilitating fever and joint pain and can leave long-lasting arthritic problems. Health authorities are on the alert for chikungunya in the Washington area. To protect yourself against chikungunya virus, avoid mosquito bites. He's had dengue fever in the past as well as chikungunya virus. Fevers & infectious diseases afebrile ague anaplasmosis anti-malaria anti-malarial delirious ehrlichiosis enteric fever Epstein-Barr virus EVD feverishly mumps rubella scarlet fever sleeping sickness staphylococcus Staphylococcus infection toxoplasmosis typhoid fever variola You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Bacteria, moulds, germs & viruses |
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