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Chikungunya
Summary
A viral disease spread by infected Aedes mosquitoes, causing sudden fever and severe joint pain that can last for months.
Transmitted via
- Mosquito bite
Chikungunya is caused by the chikungunya virus and is transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which bite mainly during the day. Symptoms usually start 3–7 days after a bite and include high fever, joint pain, headache, muscle...
Reported Chikungunya cases
References
Case data: WHO and ECDC monthly chikungunya updates. Reported numbers depend on testing and reporting in each country.
Chikungunya is spread by Aedes mosquitoes and has caused outbreaks in Africa, Asia, the Americas and the Indian Ocean islands, with occasional local transmission in Europe. The fever usually passes within a week, but joint pain can last for months.
How to prevent Chikungunya
References & Sources
Disclaimer: Last updated: July 2026 MAT-AU-2400650-V1.0 - Be sure to confirm all travel vaccination recommendations with your healthcare practitioner prior to travel