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When did Chikungunya outbreaks happen?

Chikungunya outbreaks happened in 2007.


What is the importance of Chikungunya virus?

Chikungunya virus is not important as it causes illness in human body. Chikungunya virus is an pathogen that causes a syndrome with symptoms, such as fever, headache, joint pain and chills.


What is the scientific name of the virus chikungunya?

It's just known as Chikungunya virus, and it belongs to genus Alphavirus.


How many people die from Chikungunya every year?

Chikungunya typically results in a low mortality rate, with deaths being rare. The majority of individuals infected with Chikungunya recover fully without severe complications.


Do mosquitoes spread chikungunya?

yes


Does chikungunya spread by tattooing?

yes


Is Chikungunya a Sexually transmitted disease?

yes


Is Chikungunya fever caused by bacteria?

yes


Is chikungunya contagious?

Yes, chikungunya is contagious and can be spread from person to person through the bite of an infected mosquito. It is not spread directly from person to person.


what type of mosquito carries chikungunya?

Straditolus Psquainaum


Could Asian tiger mosquito kill people?

Yes. The Asian Tiger mosquito can transmit pathogens and viruses. Some of these viruses and pathogens are potentially fatal to humans. The Chikungunya Fever epidemic on La Reunion Island in 2005/2006 killed 248 people.


Symptoms of chikungunya?

The chikungunya virus has symptoms that include fever, joint pain, joint inflammation, muscle pain and weakness, headache, and a rash. This virus is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito.