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The centers for the control and prevention of diseases of the United States (CDC) warn that Chinese travelers face an “improved” risk of contracting a virus spread by mosquitoes.
There has been an outbreak of Chikungunya in the province of Guangdong, which can cause fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling and eruption.
Recently, the CDC raised the warning related to Chikungunya in China from level 1: “usual precautions of practice” to level 2: “Improved practice precautions”.
CDC say there are no medications to treat Chikungunya, and recommends preventing it using insect repellent, using long sleeves and pants, or staying in places that have air conditioning or screens in the windows and doors.
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A worker spray insecticide in a residential community, on July 29, in Foshan, Guangdong province of China. (VCG/VCG through Getty Images)
The department also recommends that travelers go to an area with an outbreak obtain the Chikungunya vaccine, with the exception of pregnant women.
Pregnant women are urged to reconsider traveling to areas with an outbreak “particularly if you are close to giving birth to their baby.”
Future mothers can pass the virus to their children, especially if they are close to the term, and infected newborns face the risk of “serious diseases, including bad long -term results.”
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A worker uses a sprinkler to eradicate mosquitoes in a park to prevent the spread of the disease transmitted by Chikungunya mosquitoes on August 7, in Shenzhen, China province of Guangdong. (VCG/VCG through Getty Images)
Newborns can be infected through the uterus or by a mosquito sting after they are born.
“In general, chikungunya vaccination must be deferred until after delivery, the CDC said in their release.” However, when the risk of infection is high and the exposure cannot be avoided, pregnant travelers should discuss with their health provider, potential risks (for themselves and their babies) of Chikungunya virus infections and the potential benefits and vaccination risks, so that vaccination can be considered.
Travelers are advised to seek medical attention if they develop fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling or eruption.
Chikungunya extends through mosquitoes. (Soumyabrata Roy/Nurphoto through Getty Images)
Centered in the city of Foshan in Guangdong, the authorities have responded aggressively to the outbreak, an answer that some have compared with Covid-19 mitigation efforts in China.
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The joint pain caused by the virus can be “severe” and “weakening and can be prolonged,” according to the World Health Organization.
Serious symptoms and death are rare and generally occur in babies, elders and people with underlying conditions.