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Chikungunya Chikungunya virus

Chikungunya is an infection caused by the chikungunya virus. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain, typically occurring four to eight days after the bite of an infected mosquito. The pain has been described as "excruciating"; however some people may be infected without showing any symptoms. Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, and a rash. Symptoms usually improve within a week; however, occasionally the joint pain may last for months or years. The very young, old, and those with other health problems are at risk of more severe disease.

47WHO outbreaks
59,358Cases reported
7130Deaths
10Countries affected

Countries with active outbreaks

  • Italy — 5 events, 4,881 cases, 40 deaths
  • France — 4 events, 4,713 cases, 40 deaths
  • India — 4 events, 5,420 cases, 40 deaths
  • Kenya — 3 events, 3,828 cases, 40 deaths
  • Senegal — 2 events, 1,597 cases, 40 deaths
  • Pakistan — 2 events, 2,305 cases, 40 deaths
  • Bolivia — 2 events, 2,335 cases, 1330 deaths
  • Brazil — 2 events, 2,335 cases, 1330 deaths
  • Argentina — 2 events, 2,033 cases, 1290 deaths
  • Spain — 2 events

Recent events

  • 2025-10-03T11:25:30Z · Kenya — Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation · 1583 cases · 40 deaths
  • 2025-10-03T11:25:30Z · Senegal — Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation · 1583 cases · 40 deaths
  • 2025-10-03T11:25:30Z · Pakistan — Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation · 1583 cases · 40 deaths
  • 2025-10-03T11:25:30Z · France — Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation · 1583 cases · 40 deaths
  • 2025-10-03T11:25:30Z · Italy — Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation · 1583 cases · 40 deaths
  • 2025-10-03T11:25:30Z · Bolivia — Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation · 1583 cases · 40 deaths
  • 2025-10-03T11:25:30Z · Brazil — Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation · 1583 cases · 40 deaths
  • 2025-10-03T11:25:30Z · Cuba — Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation · 1583 cases · 40 deaths

Frequently asked questions

What is Chikungunya?

Chikungunya is an infectious disease caused by Chikungunya virus. Chikungunya is an infection caused by the chikungunya virus. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain, typically occurring four to eight days after the bite of an infected mosquito. The pain has been described as "excruciating"; however some people may be infected without showing any symptoms. Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, and a rash. Symptoms usually i

How is Chikungunya transmitted?

The main transmission routes of Chikungunya are: mosquito-borne (Aedes).

Where is Chikungunya endemic?

Chikungunya is endemic in the following regions: Tropics, Americas, Asia, Africa.

What is the case fatality rate of Chikungunya?

The typical case fatality rate (CFR) of Chikungunya is <0.1%.

How many active Chikungunya outbreaks worldwide?

Currently 47 active WHO outbreaks reported, with 59358 cases and 7130 deaths in the surveillance window.

Official sources

Observium aggregates real-time data from authoritative sources: WHO Disease Outbreak News, CDC NNDSS, ECDC, Europe PMC, Italian Ministry of Health, ISS, UKHSA, RIVM, RKI, BAG, ISCIII, NICD, and 20+ national sources plus Google News.

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