Tag: Chikungunya public health impact
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Understanding Chikungunya Virus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne alphavirus belonging to the Togaviridae family, first identified in Tanzania in 1952. The name “chikungunya” is derived from the Makonde word meaning “that which bends up,” reflecting the stooped posture of sufferers due to severe joint pain. While the virus primarily circulates in Africa, Asia, and the Indian subcontinent,…
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