Chikungunya Outbreaks Spreading Globally: How to Prevent and Which Countries Are Affected
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Chikungunya is a contagious disease transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, with main symptoms including fever and joint pain. Currently, several countries worldwide, including Brazil, India, and Guangdong Province in China, have reported outbreaks. The CDC has upgraded the travel health advisory for Guangdong Province in China and Brazil to Level 2 'Watch'. Prevention methods include wearing long-sleeved clothing, using mosquito repellent, and seeking medical attention promptly if symptoms appear after returning from an outbreak area.