CDC warns against the risk of “improved” virus for travelers in China
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) American warn that travelers in China are faced with an “improved” risk of contracting a virus is spreading by mosquitoes.
There was an epidemic of chikungunya in the province of Guangdong, which can cause fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, swelling of the joints and a rash.
Recently, the CDC increased the warning linked to Chikungunya in China from level 1: “Practice usual precautions” at level 2: “Practice improved precautions”.
The CDC says that there are no drugs to treat chikungunya, and recommends preventing it by wearing an insectifuge, wearing long sleeves and pants, or staying in places that have air conditioning or screens on windows and doors.
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An insecticide spray worker in a residential community on July 29 in Foshan, Guangdong province in China. (VCG / VCG via Getty Images)
The department also recommends that travelers go to an area with an epidemic to receive the Chikungunya vaccine, with the exception of pregnant women.
Pregnant women are invited to reconsider travel in areas with an epidemic “especially if you are about to deliver your baby.”
Future mothers can transmit the virus to their children, especially if they are nearby, and infected newborns face the risk of “serious illness, including poor long-term results”.
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A worker uses a sprayer to eradicate mosquitoes in a park in order to avoid the spread of mosquito disease, Chikungunya’s disease on August 7 in Shenzhen, Guangdong province in China. (VCG / VCG via Getty Images)
Newborns can be infected via the uterus or by a mosquito bite after their birth.
“In general, vaccination against chikungunya should be deferred until proof, said the CDC in its press release.” However, when the risk of infection is high and exposure cannot be avoided, speed travelers should discuss potential risk (for themselves and their babies) with the chikungunya virus infection and the potential advantages and the risks of vaccination so that vaccination can be considered. “”
Travelers are advised to consult a doctor if they develop Fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, swelling of joints or rash.
Chikungunya is distributed by mosquitoes. (Soumyabrata Roy / Nurphoto via Getty Images)
Center in the city of Foshan in Guangdong, officials responded aggressively to the epidemic, a response that some compared to the attenuation efforts of Cavid-19 in China.
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The joint pain caused by the virus can be “serious” and “debilitating and can be prolonged”, according to the World Health Organization.
Serious symptoms and death are rare and generally occur in babies, the elderly and people with underlying conditions.
