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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 51311176 United States 06/24/2014 03:36 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Mosquito-borne illness confirmed in Kentucky Quoting: Goofy for God he Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) has received lab results confirming the first case of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus, also called CHIKV, in an Anderson County resident who recently traveled to Haiti. Results for nine possible cases in other individuals who recently traveled to the same region are still pending, but are expected to be positive. “We have been testing our first potential cases of chikungunya virus in Kentucky residents who recently traveled to areas where the disease is present, and have received confirmation of one positive result so far,” said Dr. Kraig Humbaugh, state epidemiologist and DPH deputy commissioner. “This is not a concern for most Kentuckians at this time because the risk is only to those traveling to foreign countries where the disease is present. However, it’s always good to remember to wear protection against mosquitoes, both here at home and when traveling abroad, to protect against all mosquito-borne illnesses.” [link to www.wkyt.com] lots of Mission trips right now 1st case of mosquito-borne disease in Polk WINTER HAVEN, Florida - Polk County health officials confirmed the first case of the mosquito-borne disease chikungunya fever in the county. The infected victim, who lives in Ponciana, had recently traveled to the Caribbean. Officials have not released the person name, gender or age. and vacations [link to www.wtsp.com] |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 51311176 United States 06/24/2014 03:37 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The Mississippi State Department of Health is confirming its first case of chikungunya virus in a Mississippi resident who recently returned from Haiti. Several other potential cases are currently under investigation. A mosquito-borne illness traditionally found in Africa and Asia, chikungunya virus has recently appeared in the Caribbean, and could possibly infect Mississippians who travel there. Symptoms of chikungunya infection include fever, muscle and joint pain, and swelling of the joints. Deaths from chikungunya virus are rare, but anyone with a compromised immune system is at higher risk of complications from the infection. “Chikungunya virus is spread from person to person through the bite of the Aedes mosquito,” said MSDH State Epidemiologist Dr. Thomas Dobbs. “It’s very important for travelers to the Dominic Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and other Caribbean nations to be especially careful and take proper precautions to protect themselves.” [link to www.myarklamiss.com] |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 51311176 United States 06/24/2014 03:40 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Related Stories After a fever, Halverson’s mouth became inflamed with sores. Although those acute symptoms lasted only about four to five days, Halverson says she was left with what she calls “persistent arthritis symptoms” -- joint pain that continues to this day. “Every day when I wake up, I limp,” she says. “I am still taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatories … to keep the symptoms under control.” Chikungunya -- pronounced “chik-en-gun-ya” -- triggers a very painful illness. According to the World Health Organization, the name is derived from a word in the Kimakonde language of Tanzania, where the virus was first described in 1952. The word means "to become contorted." [link to www.ctvnews.ca] |
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