Chikungunya
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Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, the same ones that also spread other infections in warm, humid climates.
When to seek care: It is advisable to see a doctor if, after an incubation period, high fever appears along with intense joint pain, especially if you live in or traveled to areas where the virus circulates. A timely evaluation helps manage the symptoms and clarify the source of the condition.
Common symptoms: Fever, joint pain and stiffness, muscle pain, headache, fatigue, and sometimes a skin rash. The joint pain may persist for some time after the acute phase.
Which specialist treats it? The infectious disease specialist guides the management of arbovirus infections; in pregnancy, the gynecologist takes part in follow-up because of the considerations specific to that stage.
Data on 100 doctors who treat chikungunya
Which specialist treats chikungunya?
Chikungunya is treated by an infectious disease specialist; a gynecologist may get involved if the patient is pregnant. You can book with an infectious disease specialist near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in chikungunya
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Frequently asked questions
What is chikungunya?
Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, the same ones that also spread other infections in warm, humid climates.
Which doctor treats chikungunya?
Chikungunya is treated by an infectious disease specialist; a gynecologist may get involved if the patient is pregnant. You can book with an infectious disease specialist near you.