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Chikungunya is a viral disease spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. More than 180,000 cases have been identified in Colombia since July 2014.
Chikungunya - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment. FAQs
Chikungunya is a viral disease spread by mosquito bites; it causes fever, severe joint pain and rash on the body. Chikungunya occurs in Africa, Asia and the Indian sub continent.
Chikungunya is a viral disease spread by mosquito bites; it causes fever, severe joint pain and rash on the body. Chikungunya occurs in Africa, Asia and the Indian sub continent.
It has spread across the Caribbean, to Central America, Mexico and South America. There is no vaccine or treatment.
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Chikungunya Virus may Soon Spread to the US
The first locally acquired case of chikungunya in America was reported in the Caribbean. Since then, chikungunya has been identified in 44 countries or territories throughout the Americas.
The first locally acquired case of chikungunya in America was reported in the Caribbean. Since then, chikungunya has been identified in 44 countries or territories throughout the Americas.
Fumigation of Streets, Homes to Combat Chikungunya Outbreak in Acapulco
The state of Guerrero, where Acapulco is located, has reported more than half of the chikungunya cases found in Mexico this month prompting fumigation measures.
The state of Guerrero, where Acapulco is located, has reported more than half of the chikungunya cases found in Mexico this month prompting fumigation measures.
Chikungunya Mutation Places Several Continents at Risk of Epidemic: Study
Researchers of University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston were able to predict further adaptations of the chikungunya virus that recently spread from Africa to several continents.
Researchers of University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston were able to predict further adaptations of the chikungunya virus that recently spread from Africa to several continents.
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