基孔肯雅熱，是由基孔肯雅熱病毒引起，是一種經蚊子叮咬傳播的傳染病。該病毒的主要病徵包括：發燒、嚴重關節痛、肌肉疼痛、頭痛、噁心、疲倦和出現紅疹。潛伏期為 2－12 天，通常為 3－8 天。多數患者在7-10天內自行康復，但關節痛可能持續數週、數月甚至數年。
基孔肯雅熱 目前沒有特效藥，主要以支持性療法為主，例如：充分休息、多喝水、服用止痛藥和退燒藥（需要在醫生指導下使用）。嚴重的關節痛可能需要物理治療。
Chikungunya fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease caused by the chikungunya virus. It causes fever, debilitating joint pain, muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue and rash. Incubation period ranges from 2 – 12 days, commonly 3 – 8 days. Most patients recover on their own within 7-10 days, but joint pain may persist for weeks, months, or even years.
There is currently no specific medication, so supportive care is the main approach. These include: getting plenty of rest, drinking plenty of fluids, taking painkillers and fever reducers (only under a doctor’s supervision). Severe joint pain may require physical therapy.
預防蚊子繁殖的措施，包括：
– 防止積水
– 避免蚊蟲滋生
食環署呼籲物業管理公司做好防蚊滅蚊工作。當中主要措施包括經常保持溝渠暢通及填平凹陷的地面，以防積水，並每周最少一次以鹼性清潔劑擦洗溝渠和排水明渠，除去可能積聚的蚊卵。
Prevention of mosquito proliferation
– Prevent accumulation of stagnant water
– Control vectors and reservoir of diseases
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) urges property management companies to strengthen mosquito prevention and control efforts. Key measures include keeping drains clear and filling sunken areas to prevent water accumulation. Drains and surface drains should be scrubbed with an alkaline detergent at least once a week to remove any potential mosquito eggs.
