Overview of Chikungunya (Virus) Fever

The Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is an alphavirus carried by arthropods and a member of the Togaviridae family, which is spread by Aedes mosquitoes. Chikungunya fever, an acute febrile sickness, rash, and arthralgia are known to be caused by the virus. Subsequently, the infection may result in chronic and incapacitating arthritis … Continue reading Overview of Chikungunya (Virus) FeverContinue Reading