Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a challenging mosquito-borne illness that has been detected worldwide in recent years.
Since its rapid spread began in 2004, chikungunya has affected individuals in over 110 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, including in areas in southeast China this year.
Recent chikungunya outbreaks have been reported in Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mayotte, Réunion, Somalia, and Sri Lanka.
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