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Similar symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Chikungunya pose diagnostic challenge

Feb 2, 2015

A new study revealed similar symptoms and tests results in people affected with rheumatoid arthritis and Chikungunya virus, pointing at the importance of accurate diagnosis. Administration of drugs indicated fo...

Chikungunya mosquitos spread in Mexico, 8 years old girl becomes first patient

Charles Omedo

Nov 16, 2014

Health

Neighboring Guatemala has reported over 400 cases of chikungunya infections within its borders, and Mexico has treated about 10 cases brought from outside its borders to be treated within the country, but the n...

Mosquito-borne chikungunya virus spreading in Florida

Platonium

Jun 19, 2014

Health

Two cases of the mosquito-borne virus chikungunya have been reported in Leon County, FL, say health officials in the area. Both residents who contracted the virus had been on recent trips to Haiti. Health of...

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