Epidemiological Investigation of an Outbreak of Chikungunya in Hyderabad and Nalgonda

Abstract

After about three decades, Chikungunya infection has re-emerged in India and the first cases were reported in December, 2005.
The outbreak has currently affected about 8 states in the country. Although known to be commonly non fatal, since the present
outbreak involved a large population, it has been raised as an issue of public health concern and also attracted wide media
attention. The clinico-epidemiological and entomological review of the Chikungunya outbreak situation in Hyderabad and
Nalgonda Districts of Andhra Pradesh, which started in December 2005, revealed that it is under control. However, preventive
efforts need to continue and disease surveillance for early detection of potential outbreaks further strengthening. Given the
significantly high House Index, all the three study areas remain at significant risk of outbreaks in the future if appropriate control
measures are not put in place. Community support and participation is also crucial for the prevention of future outbreaks and
improving the health and well being of population in the districts.
Jain, S., Kadri, S., Venkatesh, S., Lal, S., & Katyal, R. (2007). Epidemiological Investigation of an Outbreak of Chikungunya in Hyderabad and Nalgonda. International Journal of Health Sciences, 1(2). Retrieved from https://pub.qu.edu.sa/index.php/journal/article/view/134
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