Learn what chikungunya is, how the virus spreads, its common symptoms and potential complications, and how doctors diagnose and treat the infection. Discover evidence-based ways to prevent mosquito bites, reduce transmission and understand the role of chikungunya vaccines.
Dengue and chikungunya are mosquito-borne viral diseases with similar symptoms but important differences. Learn how they compare in symptoms, complications, diagnosis, treatment and prevention, supported by reliable public health data.
Discover the history of chikungunya, from its identification in Tanzania in 1952 to major outbreaks across the Indian Ocean, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Explore key epidemiological data, the 2005–2006 La Réunion epidemic, viral evolution and the global public health challenges posed by this mosquito-borne disease.
