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- DictionaryChikungunya/ˌtʃɪk(ə)nˈɡʌnjə/
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- 1. a viral disease resembling dengue, transmitted by mosquitoes and endemic in East Africa and parts of Asia.
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Chikungunya is an infection caused by the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV). The disease was first identified in 1952 in Tanzania and named based on the Kimakonde words for "to become contorted". Symptoms include fever and joint pain. These typically occur two to twelve days after exposure. Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, and a rash. Symptoms usually improve within a week... Wikipedia