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This page is STRONGLY biased by someone promoting homeopathic remedies with NO VALIDATED efficacy (see bottom of treatment page).

Chikungunya

A new virulent form of Chikungunya, a mosquito borne disease, is starting to rage through India, having infected over 1 million people in the last few months. The disease's spread appears to be accelerating and infection rates appear to be increasing, reportedly exceeded 50% in many localities. It has the potential to infect hundreds of millions in India and elsewhere in Asia, Africa, and even Europe.

The bottom of the page has become a sort of bulletin board for breaking news and resources, and is in great need of attention. As Wikipedia ranks #1 for a search on this disease, significant editing would greatly benefit those seeking information.

Following the model of the French version of the article, which seems logical, I have created a new page for info about the 2004-present epidemic and info about the progress of this epidemic should/could be moved there, while general info about the disease can remain on the main page. I regret that I don't have the time to do it myself. -Tripter 06:58, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

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I suggest that the information about treatments such as homeopathy and other remdies which are NOT validated by competent authories and/or published in proper scientific journals be erased. Readers may self prescibe such medicines thus loosing standard-of-care regimens.

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I suggest that people who use the word "Allopaths" to say "pharmacologists" should not be allowed to write on a medical page. They can of course express their opinions by opening a dedicated page. It is too important that only VALIDATED information be published in this page. Homeopaths should not be seen, at least in this page, as a peer alternative to people such as scientists and physicians who seriously work every day to save people's lives.

Added to User:LestatdeLioncourt/Desk RJFJR 15:40, 25 September 2006 (UTC)

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As on September 30, Kerala, a southern state of India which is above the rest of the Indian states in health care system, is being ravaged by Chikungunya. Eighty deaths have been reported from Cherthala alone, which is a town in Alleppey District. The print media's coverage of the epidemic is shabby. However, See [[1], [2], [3], [4] Kuntan 07:10, 30 September 2006 (UTC)