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 106 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
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.