chikungunya

(noun)

A viral fever caused by an alphavirus spread by mosquito bites.

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Examples of chikungunya in the following topics:

  • Chikungunya Fever

    • Chikungunya (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne viral disease which causes fever and severe joint pain.
    • Common laboratory tests for chikungunya include RT-PCR, virus isolation, and serological tests.
    • There is no commercial chikungunya vaccine.
    • Chikungunya occurs in Africa, Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.
    • A large outbreak of chikungunya in India occurred in 2006 and 2007.