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.
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
The main transmission routes of Chikungunya are: mosquito-borne (Aedes).
Chikungunya is endemic in the following regions: Tropics, Americas, Asia, Africa.
The typical case fatality rate (CFR) of Chikungunya is <0.1%.
Currently 47 active WHO outbreaks reported, with 59358 cases and 7130 deaths in the surveillance window.
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