Health Tip to Combat Chikungunya

A new combination of drugs was found to eliminate chikungunya arthritis in a study conducted by a research team from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The scientists used a combination of drugs for chikungunya virus and a drug for rheumatoid arthritis. This could herald a new line of treatment for the painful condition which is currently devoid of any treatment options.

Drug Combination for Chikungunya
- Arthritis drug and anti-viral drug combination used
- Lowered joint swelling and immune cells
- Effective in the acute phase of infection

Combining Drug for Virus and Arthritis Found Effective in Chikungunya

A combination of drugs was found to be effective against the acute phase of chikungunya infection, providing first sign of treatment. Read More

Related Links

Chikungunya

Chikungunya is a viral disease spread by mosquito bites; it causes fever, severe joint pain and rash on the body. Chikungunya occurs in Africa, Asia and the Indian sub continent.

Quiz on Chikungunya

Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by mosquito bite. Test your knowledge on Chikungunya by taking this quiz. ...

World's First Chikungunya Vaccine Developed From Insect-Specific Virus

A safe and effective Chikungunya vaccine has been developed from an insect-specific virus that does not affect people.

Chikungunya can Affect Your Eyes too

Eyes are affected in the form of conjunctivitis, uveitis or episcleritis, retinitis and optic neuritis wherein the white portion of the eye becomes red.

High Protein Diet for Weight Loss: Is It 'Good' For Health?

Vaccination And Counter Measures Against Monkeypox

Indian Railways Special Concession on Health Grounds

Celebrate Stars and Stripes Without Allergy and Asthma Symptoms

Drinking Sugary Drinks may Raise Liver Cancer Risk

Do Cataracts Go Up When Cholesterol Goes Down?

Beware: Sleeping with Lights On can Make you Diabetic and Obese

Want Your Child to Eat Healthy? Follow This Diet!

Plant-Based Diets Keep Breast Cancer at the Bay

International Yoga Day: Do Expecting Mothers Practice Yoga?

International Yoga Day: Online Yoga Reduces Stress, Anxiety and Depression

Wearable Devices Are Now Transforming Depression, Multiple Sclerosis and Epilepsy Management

RapidSSL

Disclaimer - All information and content on this site are for information and educational purposes only. The information should not be used for either diagnosis or treatment or both for any health related problem or disease. Always seek the advice of a qualified physician for medical diagnosis and treatment.
Full Disclaimer

Advertise with us | Medindia Copyright | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use © All Rights Reserved 1997 - 2022

This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information:
verify here.