Chikungunya virus is transmitted by mosquitoes which tend to bite during daylight. Risk is highest in the rainy season. The person affected with it walks with a stooped posture due to the joints pain with sudden onset of fever. Rashes occur after onset of fever. Prevention requires the use of insect repellants and elimination of breeding places for mosquitoes like stagnant water. Homeopathic medicines are highly effective in controlling the fever and reducing the most severe joint pains. You can find more of such informative Power Point Presentations as well as other useful health information at www.welcomecure.com, the definitive online homeopathic treatment portal.