Tag: Chikungunya
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6 Things to Know About chikungunya Virus and Its Transmission in the U.S.
What is chikungunya? Chikungunya is a disease caused by the chikungunya virus, primarily spread through infected mosquitoes. First identified in 1952 during an outbreak in Tanzania, its name comes from a Makonde word meaning “that which bends up,” referring to the severe joint pain it can cause. The virus is transmitted by mosquitoes, and most…
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Six Things to Know About the Chikungunya Virus and Its Transmission in the U.S.
Overview: What chikungunya is and why the U.S. case matters Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted primarily by mosquitoes. In late August, a resident of Long Island, New York, tested positive after developing symptoms consistent with the illness while having traveled outside the region. The case is notable because it marks the first locally acquired…
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6 Things to Know About the Chikungunya Virus and Its Transmission in the U.S.
Introduction: A New Notable Case in the U.S. A recent report from New York State confirms a locally acquired chikungunya case on Long Island, the first since 2015 and the first ever documented in New York. The location underscores how mosquito-borne viruses can appear in places where they are not typically expected, especially when travelers…
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New York’s First Local Chikungunya Case: What It Means for Public Health
Overview: First Local chikungunya Transmission in New York in Six Years New York health officials have confirmed the state’s first locally acquired case of the chikungunya virus in Nassau County, Long Island. The discovery marks the first instance of transmission within the United States in six years, underscoring the evolving landscape of mosquito-borne illnesses. Officials…
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New York Detects Its First Locally Acquired Chikungunya Case in Years
New York Confirms First Locally Acquired Chikungunya Case in Six Years Health officials in New York have confirmed the state’s first locally acquired chikungunya virus case in six years. The infected individual lives in Nassau County on Long Island, and the case marks a rare instance of mosquito-borne transmission occurring within the United States without…
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New York Reports First Locally Acquired Chikungunya Case Since 2019
New York Confirms First Locally Acquired Chikungunya Case in Six Years New York health officials have confirmed the state’s first locally acquired chikungunya infection in six years. The case involves a resident of Nassau County on Long Island who began experiencing symptoms after traveling outside the region. Officials stress that this marks localized transmission for…
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Chikungunya Outbreak in Peshawar’s Sufaid Dheri: Response and Safety Measures
Overview: Chikungunya outbreak confirmed in Sufaid Dheri The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has declared the village of Sufaid Dheri on the outskirts of Peshawar an outbreak zone for chikungunya. Laboratory confirmation of 16 cases, following a rapid response that collected 21 samples from suspected patients, prompted swift containment measures across the locality. The confirmation marks a…
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Chikungunya Outbreak Declared in Peshawar’s Sufaid Dheri: Rapid Response and Containment Underway
Overview: Outbreak Declared in Sufaid Dheri The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has formally designated the village of Sufaid Dheri on the outskirts of Peshawar as an outbreak zone for chikungunya after laboratory confirmation of 16 cases. The move comes as authorities race to prevent further transmission of this mosquito-borne illness and safeguard nearby communities. The confirmation…
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Chikungunya Outbreak Declared in Peshawar’s Sufaid Dheri: What Residents Should Know
Overview: Chikungunya Declared in Sufaid Dheri The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has formally designated Sufaid Dheri, a village on the outskirts of Peshawar, as an outbreak zone for chikungunya after laboratory confirmation of 16 positive cases. The decision comes as authorities accelerate containment measures to curb potential spread in the locality. Chikungunya, a viral disease transmitted…
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Don’t Let Mosquitoes Hitch a Ride Home After Holiday
Don’t Let Mosquitoes Tag Along After Your Holiday As the National Day holiday winds down, millions of travelers are returning to daily routines. But your suitcase could carry more than souvenirs—mosquitoes, including Aedes species, may be hiding in luggage and gear. These uninvited guests can transmit diseases such as dengue fever and chikungunya, turning a…