What do we need to know about chikungunya virus transmitted by mosquitoes and causes chronic pain

Thousands of people in China have been infected with Chikungunya, a painful disease transmitted through mosquitoes, which has led to the country’s authorities to the most aggressive health mobilization after the Covid-19 pandemic and has raised concerns about the possibility of a new global health crisis. US Health Authorities recommend travelers to be particularly careful not only in China but also in areas of Asia, Africa and South America, as cases are increasing worldwide. Here’s everything you need to know about the potentially deadly chikungunya virus: How it is transmitted This is a viral disease that is transmitted when a mosquito, carrier of Chikungunya, stings a human, according to Cleveland’s clinic. It is not transmitted from person to person through physical contact or saliva, but cases have been recorded to health professionals who have handled patient blood. Studies show that about 35.3 million people are contaminated each year by the virus in 180 countries and regions. If […]
Source: News Beast

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