Supportive therapy that helps ease symptoms such as administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and getting plenty of rest may be beneficial. Chikungunya patients are advised to get plenty rest and drink fluids to prevent dehydration. If someone shows symptoms of it, he or she should get tested immediately as both chikungunya and dengue have similar symptoms. Aedes mosquitoes are active mainly during day-time, especially early morning and dusk time. Aedes mosquitoes breed in clean water and therefore places like coolers, flower pots and bird-feeding utensils are some of the common places where the mosquitoes lay their eggs.

Source: Times of India August 24, 2016 09:56 UTC