Practice Nursing
Chikungunya in older people: a guide for primary care nurses
Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral infection with an expanding global spread, driven by climate change and increased international travel, leading to more older people and people with long-term health conditions travelling abroad. Chikungunya is characterised by sudden-onset fever and severe joint pain; however, older adults may present atypically, with milder or absent fever and non-specific symptoms, increasing the risk of delayed diagnosis. Pre-travel advice, vaccination and mosquito bite avoidance are key fo …