I was bitten by a mosquito 10 days ago and have developed flu like symptoms over the last week, high temperature on and off, fatigue, coughing, sore joints and generally been feeling unwell. i just wondered if i could have been given an infection by the mosquito bite?
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. As per your symptoms it looks like a chikunguniya infection. Chikunguniya usually spreads after a mosquito bite. It causes flu like symptoms, high temperature and joint pain. You can diagnose your self for it. There is ELISA test available to diagnose it. Though there is no treatment available for chikunguniya. In mild to moderate cases Diclofenac and other Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.  In severe cases steroids can be added as per the requirement. Glad to answer your further concern. You can contact me on bit.ly/