Chicken Gunni????

KariB · Sep 2nd, 2006, 19:59

Has anyone heard of this disease? My friend in Hospet, just came back from visiting A.P. having been sick with this for the past 3 weeks.

According to the Dr. 70% in A.P. have gotten this disease, and it takes 3 months to recover!?!

I'm just trying to find out what the heck is Chicken Gunni?!?!?!

Thanks.

KariB

rangss · Sep 2nd, 2006, 20:10

I am an AP guy. What the doc would have meant was that 70% of his cases are of Chikungunya. Yes it is a big outbreak in Andhra Pradesh, mostly in areas surrounding Hyderabad and lesser in the coastal region. Chennai is also badly affected.

The word is Chikungunya...it is an African word.

Chikungunya is a rare viral fever caused by a virus is spread by mosquito bites . The mosquito itself is a specific one and not any mosquito. The symptoms are pains in joints like arthiritis and high fever, headache or even conjuctivitis of the eye. There is no specific treatment for this disease and it will be gone in a few days.

A couple of my friends n Chennai had it...they had crippling pain in their joints though the fever was not high or prolonged. It did not take them 3 months...just a week. They are all right now and in good health.

UberBone · Sep 2nd, 2006, 20:13

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chikungunya

sebin · Sep 2nd, 2006, 20:16

I got this document. hope it may help you.

capt_mahajan · Sep 2nd, 2006, 22:07

it has also affected people in gujarat and maharashtra (few cases)

SitaParityaga · Sep 2nd, 2006, 22:18

Sounds a bit like dengue fever, both in symptoms and transmission.

I find this fascinating...I've never heard of this disease before...so thanks for the info.

Anyone know if there is a "season" for Chikungunya? It would seem obvious there are more mosquitos in the wet seasons, anytime else?

Also, anyone know what the treatment for it is?

capt_mahajan · Sep 2nd, 2006, 22:22

season is whenever the mosquitoes are around.

which means pretty much anywhere which is warm and has stagnant water or other breeding grounds around it. also, domestic stored water and desert coolers are breeding grounds.

and monsoons are good for mosquitoes, too.

there is no treatment except immunity after suffering once.

Nick-H · Sep 2nd, 2006, 22:38

The chickengunya mossie is unusual in that it apparently likes clean water!

KariB · Sep 3rd, 2006, 01:14

Thank You all...

I just couldn't imagine...chicken what?!?!

Guess I should have paid more attention to the bug repellant when I was there....

I really appreciate all of the info...at least now I know....

You guys are the best!

KariB

Sep 2nd, 2006, 19:59	#1
KariB Perpetual Lurker Join Date: May 2003 Location: So. California Posts: 56	Chicken Gunni???? Has anyone heard of this disease? My friend in Hospet, just came back from visiting A.P. having been sick with this for the past 3 weeks. According to the Dr. 70% in A.P. have gotten this disease, and it takes 3 months to recover!?! I'm just trying to find out what the heck is Chicken Gunni?!?!?! Thanks. KariB

Sep 2nd, 2006, 20:10	#2
rangss Bulk Carrier Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,837	I am an AP guy. What the doc would have meant was that 70% of his cases are of Chikungunya. Yes it is a big outbreak in Andhra Pradesh, mostly in areas surrounding Hyderabad and lesser in the coastal region. Chennai is also badly affected. The word is Chikungunya...it is an African word. Chikungunya is a rare viral fever caused by a virus is spread by mosquito bites . The mosquito itself is a specific one and not any mosquito. The symptoms are pains in joints like arthiritis and high fever, headache or even conjuctivitis of the eye. There is no specific treatment for this disease and it will be gone in a few days. A couple of my friends n Chennai had it...they had crippling pain in their joints though the fever was not high or prolonged. It did not take them 3 months...just a week. They are all right now and in good health. __________________ ...and I took the road less travelled.

Sep 2nd, 2006, 22:38	#8
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	The chickengunya mossie is unusual in that it apparently likes clean water! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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SitaParityaga member in the forest Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 908	Sounds a bit like dengue fever, both in symptoms and transmission. I find this fascinating...I've never heard of this disease before...so thanks for the info. Anyone know if there is a "season" for Chikungunya? It would seem obvious there are more mosquitos in the wet seasons, anytime else? Also, anyone know what the treatment for it is?

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capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,509	season is whenever the mosquitoes are around. which means pretty much anywhere which is warm and has stagnant water or other breeding grounds around it. also, domestic stored water and desert coolers are breeding grounds. and monsoons are good for mosquitoes, too. there is no treatment except immunity after suffering once.

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KariB Perpetual Lurker Join Date: May 2003 Location: So. California Posts: 56	Thank You all... I just couldn't imagine...chicken what?!?! Guess I should have paid more attention to the bug repellant when I was there.... I really appreciate all of the info...at least now I know.... You guys are the best! KariB

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