Tag: Chikungunya

  • CHIK

    CHIK Definition and Description of CHIK CHIK, or Chikungunya, is a viral disease transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, especially Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. The term “chikungunya” is derived from a word in the Makonde language that means “to become contorted,” referring to the debilitating joint pain it causes. This condition was first identified in…

  • Arbovirus A Chikungunya Type

    Arbovirus A Chikungunya Type Definition and Description of Arbovirus A Chikungunya Type Arbovirus A Chikungunya Type, commonly referred to simply as Chikungunya, is a viral disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes, primarily the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus species. The term “Arbovirus” refers to a group of viruses that are transmitted by arthropods, including mosquitoes and…