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1. my.clevelandclinic.org › 25083-chikungunyaChikungunya: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

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   Chikungunya (CHIKV) is a virus that spreads to people through mosquito bites — specifically, through the Aedes aegypti mosquito and Aedes albopictus mosquito. Chikungunya infection happens when a mosquito with the virus bites a person.

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   • Browse 1,537 chikungunya virus photos and images available, or search for mosquito or dengue to find more great photos and pictures.

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   Can you get chikungunya from mosquito bites?

   • If you have chikungunya, prevent mosquito bites for the first week of your illness. During the first week of illness, chikungunya virus can be found in the blood. The virus can be passed from an infected person to a mosquito through mosquito bites. An infected mosquito can then spread the virus to other people.

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   What are the symptoms of chikungunya?

   • The virus causes symptoms like fever and joint pain, which can become severe. The name chikungunya means “bent over” due to the joint pain the illness is known to cause. There’s no medication to treat chikungunya. There’s also no vaccine to prevent it. Treatment focuses on managing your symptoms.

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3. www.cdc.gov › chikungunyaChikungunya virus | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and ...

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   Chikungunya virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. The most common symptoms of infection are fever and joint pain. Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash.

4. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsChikungunya fact sheet - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Dec 8, 2022 · Chikungunya virus is transmitted by mosquitoes, most commonly Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti and Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus, which can also transmit dengue and Zika viruses. These mosquitoes bite primarily during daylight hours. They lay eggs in containers with standing water. Both species feed outdoors, and Ae. aegypti also feeds indoors.

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   Browse 1,750 authentic chikungunya virus stock photos, high-res images, and pictures, or explore additional mosquito or dengue stock images to find the right photo at the right size and resolution for your project. Chikungunya virus, illustration. aedes aegypti mosquito. PARAGUAY-HEALTH-CHIKUNGUNYA. Close-up of insect on human hand,Indonesia.

6. www.cdc.gov › chikungunya › symptomsSymptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment | Chikungunya virus | CDC

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   Most people infected with chikungunya virus will develop some symptoms. Symptoms usually begin 3–7 days after an infected mosquito bites you. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain. Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash. People at risk for more severe disease include newborns infected around the ...

7. www.paho.org › en › storiesCHIKUNGUNYA: the virus that "bends up" - PAHO

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   A Chikungunya Photo Story. Chikungunya is a virus transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes (the same mosquito species that transmit dengue). The virus's name comes from the Makonde language of Tanzania and means "that which bends up." (Photos by: Luz Sosa PAHO/WHO)

8. www.who.int › health-topics › chikungunyaChikungunya - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease first described during an outbreak in southern Tanzania in 1952. It is an RNA virus that belongs to the alphavirus genus of the family Togaviridae. The name “chikungunya” derives from a word in the Kimakonde language, meaning “to become contorted”, and describes the stooped appearance of sufferers with joint pain (arthralgia).