Many international travelers return from Caribbean Island or South America vacations wondering why they have felt off for weeks and not knowing if previous mosquito bites transmitted the Chikungunya virus.
To answer that question, a cross-sectional and comparative study was conducted in Brazil to evaluate the impact of chronic illness caused by chikungunya fever on affected individuals' quality of life and functionality.
Chikungunya Infection Can Change Your Quality of Life
Potential Rabies Exposure at Chicago's Salt Shed
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently announced it is alerting the public to a bat exposure at the Goose concert at the Salt Shed, Chicago, IL, and that additional attendees may have been exposed to the rabies virus.
If you attended the concert but did not encounter a bat, you need not take any further action, as a bat flying above you is not a risk for rabies.
While certain bats are more commonly diagnosed with rabies, all bat species are susceptible to carrying the rabies virus, including in the Chicago area.