New York health officials have confirmed the state's first locally acquired case of the chikungunya virus, marking the first ...

Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes, primarily Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. It is characterized by sudden onset of fever, joint pain, and other flu-like ...

The US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that it has approved the first vaccine to prevent disease caused by the chikungunya virus. Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease whose name in the ...

Chikungunya often mimics other mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and Zika, with similar symptoms of joint pain, high fever, and other flu-like symptoms. The Centers for Disease Control and ...

Researchers have long known that the body's immune system plays a critical role in fighting off chikungunya virus (CHIKV), but how exactly immune cells coordinate their response has been a ...

The first vaccine to prevent infection with the chikungunya virus was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. The single-dose shot, known as Ixchiq, is approved for adults who ...

Find out more about chikungunya virus disease, including basic facts, infographics, and information on surveillance, and prevention and control.

What is Chikungunya? Chikungunya is a fatal mosquito-borne disease that can have a long-term negative impact on your bone and joint health. The mosquito vectors responsible for its transmission are ...

Follow the current Chikungunya virus outbreak in China, and learn why the mosquito-borne disease is on the rise. Another mosquito-borne disease is on the loose, as cases involving the Chikungunya ...

Chinese authorities have taken measures this week to try to curb the spread of chikungunya, a virus that often causes fever and joint pain. As of Wednesday, the government reported there had been more ...