Chikungunya is an infectious disease that was first reported in 1955 during an outbreak in 1952 around the Mozambique and Tanganyika border. It is caused by the Chikungunya Virus (CHIKV) and is transmitted by mosquitoes in infested regions. The disease was initially identified in Tanzania, and its symptoms may include joint swelling, muscle pain, headaches,…
South America: 250,000 Cases of Chikungunya
Chikungunya is an infectious disease that was initially reported in 1955, after an outbreak in 1952 around the Mozambique and Tanganyika border. It is caused by the Chikungunya Virus (CHIKV) and is transmitted by mosquitos in infested regions. Chikungunya was initially identified in Tanzania and its symptoms may include joint swelling, muscle pain, headaches, and…