Raising Awareness: Understanding Chikungunya, Malaria, and Dengue Fever
In recent years, vector-borne diseases like Chikungunya , Malaria , and Dengue have become a global health concern, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. These diseases, spread by mosquitoes, have overlapping symptoms but differ significantly in their pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. 1. Overview of Chikungunya, Malaria, and Dengue Fever Chikungunya Chikungunya is caused by the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) , transmitted through the bites of Aedes mosquitoes . The disease's name reflect s the severe joint pain and body stiffness that the virus causes. Malaria Malaria is a parasitic infection caused by the Plasmodium parasite , transmitted primarily by the Anopheles mosquitoes . Unlike the viral origin of Chikungunya and Dengue, Malaria is caused by a protozoan parasite. Dengue Fever Dengue, often called "breakbone fever," is caused by the Dengue virus (DENV) , also transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes . There are four distinct serotyp
