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As soon as the rainy season arrives, the terror of mosquitoes starts every year, many thousands of people die every year due to the disease that grows from them. There is a danger of dengue to chikungunya in different parts of the country, including the country’s capital, Dilli. The danger of chikungunya is now increasing globally. According to a recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO), around five billion people worldwide are at risk of getting hit by the disease. This virus has already knocked in 119 countries, which is a matter of concern.
How serious is the danger?
According to the WHO report, so far about 5.6 billion people are in danger of spreading this virus. The report states that rising temperature and climate change are helping to spread this infection faster. Because of this, the WHO has appealed to the countries to take strict steps and formulate a rescue strategy.
What is the situation in India?
Chikungunya cases are constantly coming up in India. Last year, more than 17,000 cases were registered. Experts say that this danger increases further during the rainy season because mosquitoes are the highest at this time.
Infection reached Europe
Till now Chikungunya was considered to be the disease of tropical and sub-trial regions, but now it is also spreading in Europe. According to the report, this infection, which started from Africa in 2004-05, has gradually reached Asia, America and Europe.
How does Chikungunya spread?
The disease spreads from the bite of infected female mosquitoes, especially from the mosquito of the Aedes aerpti and the albopictus species. These mosquitoes are more active during the day and their number increases in the rainy season.
Symptoms and danger
Chikungunya symptoms are dengue, sudden high fever, joint and muscle pain, fatigue and skin rash. This disease can prove to be fatal in serious cases. WHO has warned that if the treatment is not found on time, then cases of death can also increase.
Rescue is the biggest solution
The biggest way to avoid this is to follow the security rules issued for this. Do not allow water to accumulate and use mosquito nets or repellent to prevent mosquitoes. Keep cleanliness around and do not release water in open utensils. Wear light colored clothes and keep the body covered as much as possible. WHO says that there is no vaccine available for Chikungunya at this time, so caution is the biggest weapon.
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