2023-11-22-世界卫生组织-Chikungunya_information_for_travelers_2页_175kb

chikungunya is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and A. albopictus, leading to an acute febrile illness with symptoms like fever and joint pain. It has an incubation period of 3-7 days and is common in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. There is no direct person-to-person transmission, but prevention focuses on avoiding mosquito bites through repellents, proper clothing, and screened rooms. No specific treatment or vaccine exists, and joint pain can persist for weeks or longer in some cases.