Chikungunya is a disease that is caused by the chikungunya virus which is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. Its name is derived from a word in the Makonde language that means contorted or ...

It’s the same when doctors, researchers and epidemiologists fight any virus: The physical structure of its molecules dictate ... including alphaviruses like chikungunya and eastern equine encephalitis ...

Vimkunya is now available in the US for the prevention of disease caused by chikungunya virus in individuals 12 years of age ...

CNN has reached out to the CDC for comment. Chikungunya virus is typically spread to people through the bite of an infected ...

Although not listed as a hemorrhagic fever virus, illness caused by CHIKV can ... A definitive diagnosis of Chikungunya infection can be made only with the aid of laboratory support since ...

With this extension, IXCHIQ ® , the first vaccine against the chikungunya virus (CHIKV), is now available for administration for individuals 12 ...