Chikungunya Virus Infection in and Around Akola District, Maharashtra-Rising Trend Over a Decade
Background Chikungunya is a viral fever caused by an arbovirus belonging to the genus Alphavirus transmitted to humans through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. It is a serious public health issue char...
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| Language: | English |
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Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
2025-01-01
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| Series: | RGUHS Journal of Medical Sciences |
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| Summary: | Background Chikungunya is a viral fever caused by an
arbovirus belonging to the genus Alphavirus transmitted to humans through
the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. It is a serious public health issue
characterized by a sudden rise in temperature acute arthralgia and rash.Aim
To estimate the seropositivity of Chikungunya infection in suspected
patients and also to analyze the seasonal trends and clinical manifestations
of the infection.Methods A total of 13554 serum samples from suspected
Chikungunya cases were received between January 2015 and April 2024 by the
Microbiology laboratory at a tertiary care hospital from patients in and
around the Akola district. The samples were then tested for Chikungunya IgM
antibody using IgM antibody capture ELISA kit NIV CHIK IgM developed by
National Institute of Virology Pune India.Results Of the 13554 serum samples
received 794 5.86 were tested positive for Chikungunya IgM antibody ELISA.
The highest positivity was found in the 21-30 year age group 23.8 with a
female preponderance 53.65. A peak in incidence was noted in the month of
October 27.95 followed by November 14.23. All the positive patients
presented with fever and joint pain.Conclusion A rising trend in
seropositivity was observed in and around Akola district over the past
decade. This reiterates the fact that Chikungunya remains a major health
concern in our region and highlights the need for regular surveillance and
timely laboratory testing of suspected cases to reduce the disease burden
and severity. |
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| ISSN: | 2231-1947 2581-7248 |