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Chikungunya: Understanding the Mechanisms of a Virus Undergoing Global Expansion
24 juin 2026
By Ana Espino | Published on June 24, 2026 | 4 min readChikungunya is a viral disease transmitted primarily by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. Once confined to certain tropical regions of Africa and Asia, the virus is now undergoing rapid geographic expansion, driven by climate change, urbanization, and the intensification of international travel and trade. Responsible for a sudden-
By Ana Espino | Published on June 24, 2026 | 4 min read
Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted primarily by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. Once confined to certain tropical regions of Africa and Asia, the virus is now undergoing rapid geographic expansion, driven by climate change, urbanization, and the intensification of international travel and trade. Responsible for a sudden-onset febrile illness accompanied by severe joint pain, chikungunya has become a growing concern for global public health.
Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted primarily by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. Once confined to certain tropical regions of Africa and Asia, the virus is now undergoing rapid geographic expansion, driven by climate change, urbanization, and the intensification of international travel and trade. Responsible for a sudden-onset febrile illness accompanied by severe joint pain, chikungunya has become a growing concern for global public health.
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Hamrahjoo M, et al. Overview of Chikungunya Virus Pathogenesis, Genome Variation, Epidemiology, and Control. Virus Res. 2026 Apr;366:199703
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