Mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus confirmed in NY: What to know
State health officials reported the first locally acquired case of Chikungunya virus in New York.
A person on Long Island was infected with the virus, which is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.
According to the state health department, Chikungunya disease is rarely fatal and causes symptoms such as:
- fever
- joint pain and swelling
- headaches
- muscle pain
- rashes
The virus is transmitted by the Aedes albopictus mosquito, which is present in parts of downstate New York.
Officials confirmed the case through lab testing in Nassau County and are investigating the exact location of infection.
The virus doesn’t spread from person to person
Author summary: Chikungunya virus case confirmed in NY.