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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.
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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

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