Chikugunya Virus

Question 1

The word ________
originates from a verb in the
Kimakonde language,
meaning ‘to become
contorted’. This refers to the
‘stooped’ appearance of
those suffering with joint
pain?

Answer 1

chikungunya

Question 2

Is an infection caused by
the Chikungunya virus
(CHIKV), which is spread to
people by the bite of an
infected Aedes mosquito?

Answer 2

Chikungunya

Question 3

Provide the following about Chikungunya:
Group:
Family:
Genus:
Species:

Answer 3

Group – ssRNA
Family - Togaviridae

Genus – Alpha virus
Species – Chikugunya Virus

Question 4

Incubation period of chikungunya?

Answer 4

1-12 Days

Question 5

Is characterized by an abrupt onset of fever frequently
accompanied by joint pain, muscle
pain, headache, nausea, fatigue and
rash?

Answer 5

Chikungunya

Question 6

4s STRATEGY?

Answer 6

• Search and Destroy
• Seek early consultation
• Self Protection Measures
• Say YES to fogging in times of
outbreak/ NO to indiscriminate
fogging

Question 7

ABKD stands for?

Answer 7

Aksyon Barangay Kontra Dengue

Question 8

Encourages the
communities to take time
to destroy dengue
breeding sites at 4 p.m.
each day?

Answer 8

4-0’clock habit