why there is prolonged weakness and general body pain and also prolonged joint pain in chikungunya?


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chikungunya

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My understanding is that this virus is caused by a mosquito bite.

All the symptoms you mention are part and parcel of the virus affecting the bodies immune system.

Could not find any thing about the duration of the virus.

Check links below

Source(s):
http://www.ecdc.eu.int/outbreaks/Chikungunya_reunion.php
http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/news/Chikungunya_Just_the_Facts_Feb_2006.pdf

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