Quiz How much do you know about CHKUNGUNYA

What does the word 'Chikungunya' (chik V) means?

' fever above 100 °F'

'that which bends you up'

'bitten by mosquito'

How is Chikungunya transmitted?

Through coughing and sneezing

Sexual contact

Aedes mosquitoes

What are the clinical signs and symptoms?

Rashes, severe joint pain, fever

Joint pain, swelling of eyes, rashes

High fever, fatigue, rashes

Which statement is true about Chikungunya?

Chikungunya is spread by all mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes that spread the virus only bites close to your joints.

Mosquitoes that spread Chikungunya are aggressive day biters.

How many phase does the virus have?

4- High fever, joint pain, rashes, and death

2-before the virus and after the virus

3- Acute, subacute, and chronic

What are some community preventive measures to contain the spread of the virus?

Cut shrubs/bush, proper garbage disposal, cover water storage containers clean drains and treat stagnant water bodies.

Wait on the authorities to do clean after we have polluted our communities.

Burn garbage shrubs/bush, bore hole in cans and toss in gutters or drains.

Select the statement which is true about preventing mosquito bites.

Use fans, shower twice daily and leave plants in water.

Wear light and or long sleeve clothing, use mosquito repellents aerosol and nets.

Eat fruit and vegetables, mosquitoes are carnivores.

If you are showing signs and symptoms of Chikungunya; you must :

Not take drugs containing aspirin

Visit your doctor or local hospital

All of the above

Is there a cure for chikungunya?

Herbal teas twice a day.

There is no cure available now.

48 hours of rest

How do vitamins and healthy eating habits help with chikungunya virus?

They repel mosquitoes.

They poison mosquitoes whenever they bite you.

They help to build your immune system to fight infections or inflammations.