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Chikungunya

Paper cut-out mosquito with a red blood drop and wooden tiles spelling mosquito, illustrating how chikungunya and dengue are spread

Chikungunya vs Dengue: How to Tell These Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Apart

The clearest clue is the pain. Chikungunya typically brings sudden fever with severe, often disabling joint pain, while dengue is more likely to cause a severe headache and pain behind the eyes. The two overlap heavily, though, and only a blood test can confirm which you have. Below, we compare the symptoms, explain why it ... Chikungunya vs Dengue: How to Tell These Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Apart

Olivia Bennett, Superintendent Pharmacist

Olivia Bennett

Superintendent Pharmacist

MPharm, Independent Prescriber

GPhC Number: 2220812

Bio

Olivia is an experienced Superintendent Pharmacist dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred healthcare. With extensive knowledge of community pharmacy and clinical services, Olivia works closely with patients to provide personalised advice, medication reviews, travel health consultations, weight management support, and preventative healthcare services.

Passionate about improving health outcomes, Olivia believes in building lasting relationships through trust, compassion, and professional expertise. By staying up to date with the latest clinical developments and best practices, Olivia ensures every patient receives informed and appropriate support.

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