The 5' ORF comprises nearly two-thirds of the genome and encodes four nonstructural proteins that participate in genome replication ... of this manuscript. Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) causes ...

Although not listed as a hemorrhagic fever virus, illness caused by CHIKV can ... A definitive diagnosis of Chikungunya infection can be made only with the aid of laboratory support since ...

Paraguayan health authorities Friday confirmed 43 people had died nationwide of chikungunya, while the total number of cases rose to 11,467 over the past three weeks. Eight of the victims were ...

Colombo, February 4 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka is experiencing a rise in Chikungunya cases, with the highest number of infections being reported across the country. Paediatrician at Lady Ridgeway ...

Valneva has announced positive outcomes from its Phase III VLA1553-321 trial of the single-shot IXCHIQ chikungunya virus (CHIKV) vaccine in adolescents. The trial demonstrated a ‘sustained ...

During the iSpeak media forum on Jan. 30, Melodina Babante, CHO Tropical Diseases Division chief, said they initially monitored the presence of Chikungunya virus based on their screening. “Based on ...

While Zika has been reported in more than 90 countries, surprisingly little is known about what exactly drives Zika ...

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne disease that causes fever and joint pain. While most patients recover within a week, some develop prolonged joint pain, and a small percentage experience severe ...

Infected mosquitoes spread the chikungunya virus through their bites. The main transmitters are the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus species. The same 2 species of mosquitoes also transmit dengue.