Chikungunya

Bollywood filmmaker Kiran Rao recently provided an update on her health, revealing that she has contracted chikungunya. She shared her recovery journey through social media, expressing gratitude for the support she has received from friends and her pet cat.On Instagram,...

Chikungunya is a viral infection caused by the chikungunya virus (CHIKV), tha's primarily transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. The name "chikungunya" comes from the Kimakonde language, meaning "to walk bent over," referring to the characteristic posture...