Chikungunya and dengue cases are on the rise these days. We must be aware of key facts on these two mosquito-borne diseases. Dr. Amit B. Prajapati, Critical Care Specialist at Shalby Hospitals, S.G. Road, Ahmedabad, shares information on chikungunya including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Dr. Amit throws insights into who is more at risk of complications and when we should not hesitate in getting admitted to a hospital as chikungunya can be life-threatening if not treated effectively in time.
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