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What is the definition of Chikungunya?
A rare infectious disease characterized by acute onset of high fever associated with debilitating polyarthralgia and usually accompanied by an erythematous skin rash (that may progress to vesiculobullous lesions in children) caused by the mosquitoe-borne Chikungunya virus. Myalgia, severe headache, and lymphadenopathy are frequently associated. Chronically the disease may cause recurrent, long-term polyarthralgia, arthritis, fatigue, and depression.
What are the alternative names for Chikungunya?
  • Chikungunya
  • Arbovirus A Chikungunya type
  • CHIK
  • CHIKV infection
  • CK
  • Chikungunya fever
  • Chikungunya virus infection
Who are the top Chikungunya Local Doctors?
Elite in Chikungunya
Aline Ranzolin
Elite in Chikungunya
Aline Ranzolin
Recife, PE, BR 

Aline Ranzolin practices in Recife, Brazil. Ms. Ranzolin is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chikungunya. Her top areas of expertise are Togaviridae Disease, Chikungunya, Fibromyalgia, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

Elite in Chikungunya
Claudia L. Marques
Elite in Chikungunya
Claudia L. Marques
Recife, PE, BR 

Claudia Marques practices in Recife, Brazil. Ms. Marques is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chikungunya. Her top areas of expertise are Togaviridae Disease, Chikungunya, COVID-19, Mitral Stenosis, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Chikungunya
Angela P. Duarte
Elite in Chikungunya
Angela P. Duarte
Recife, PE, BR 

Angela Duarte practices in Recife, Brazil. Duarte is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chikungunya. Their top areas of expertise are Chikungunya, Togaviridae Disease, Arthritis, and Fibromyalgia.

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What are the latest Chikungunya Clinical Trials?
Efficacy and Safety of Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Chikungunya Fever: A Real-World Observational Study
Efficacy and Safety of Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Chikungunya Fever: A Real-World Observational Study
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: August 13, 2025

Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Chinese Medicine-used alone or combined with Western medicine-in treating chikungunya fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease causing fever, rash, and severe joint pain. With recent outbreaks in China (including over 3,000 cases in Foshan, Guangdong) and no specific antiviral treatment available, Chinese medicine may offer a valuable therap...

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Real-world Effectiveness, Safety and Immunogenicity of Chikungunya Vaccination in Populations at Risk of Severe or Complicated Forms: Prospective Study in La Réunion
Real-world Effectiveness, Safety and Immunogenicity of Chikungunya Vaccination in Populations at Risk of Severe or Complicated Forms: Prospective Study in La Réunion
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Phase: Phase 4

Summary: Against the backdrop of a growing chikungunya epidemic in La Réunion, this prospective study will assess the real-life efficacy, safety and immunogenicity of IXCHIQ® vaccine in vulnerable individuals (seniors, comorbid patients), defined by the French Health Autority (HAS) as at risk of severe or complicated forms and/or chronic disabling forms (chronic arthritis, chronic fatigue phenotypes). This...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center