Hi, my grandmother is around 65 years old. She is vomiting up grey vomit and has diarrhea. Yesterday she was also experiencing some joint pain. She thinks it s the chicungunya virus as there is an outbreak here in the caribbean, however,Diarrhea is not a symptom of this virus. Do you think it could be an infection in the intestines?
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, Infectious diseases specialists, responding to you. Chikunguniya virus never causes diarrhea. It is likely to be intestinal infection. I advise you to do stool microscopic examination, culture and sensitivity. Till the report come you can take the ofloxacin and metronidazole. Maintaining the HY Chat Doctor.