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Chikungunya

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Following a spike in chikungunya cases in Telangana, the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a ‘Level 2’ travel advisory for U.S. travellers returning from Telangana. 

What is Chikungunya?

  • Chikungunya is a viral disease that is spread through the bite of infected Aedesaegypti mosquitos. These mosquitos also carry and spread dengue and the Zika virus.
  • This viral disease is caused by the Chikungunya virus. It belongs to the Togavirus
  • The virus can be found in many parts of the world, including Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
  • The virus belongs to a group of viruses called Other alphaviruses causing a similar disease include Mayaro virusand Ross River virus.
  • Common symptoms include fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, and rash. While most individuals recover within a week, severe joint pain can persist for months or even years in some cases.
  • People at higher risk of severe illness include newborns, older adults and those with pre-existing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure.
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