Publications by authors named "R Paramsivan"
Background & Objective: The first chikungunya outbreak occurred in Kerala during 2006 affecting 14 districts, followed by another during May 2007 affecting almost whole of the State. Four of the worst affected districts viz, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Kottayam and Thrissur were surveyed during 2007 to understand the magnitude of the problem of chikungunya fever, particularly clinical signs and symptoms.
Methods: A total of 1265 persons from 310 houses were surveyed door-to-door in 20 different localities representing four affected districts.