A severe chikungunya outbreak has been reported in China with more than 7000 cases. While, chikungunya is rarely fatal, it can cause chronic symptoms like joint pain.
Chikungunya is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes
More than 7000 cases of chikungunya have been reported in China. Guangdong province in China is the worst-hit area, reporting the maximum number of cases. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 (Practice Enhanced Precautions) travel alert for all Americans travelling to China. The CDC has also recommended vaccination for travellers visiting an area with a chikungunya outbreak.
A severe chikungunya outbreak has been reported in China with more than 7000 cases. While, chikungunya is rarely fatal, it can cause chronic symptoms like joint pain.
Chikungunya is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes
More than 7000 cases of chikungunya have been reported in China. Guangdong province in China is the worst-hit area, reporting the maximum number of cases. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 (Practice Enhanced Precautions) travel alert for all Americans travelling to China. The CDC has also recommended vaccination for travellers visiting an area with a chikungunya outbreak
