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chikungunya virus causes symptoms and how it spread

What Is the Chikungunya Virus, and How Does It Spread?

Planning travel to warmer countries now comes with an added health consideration, as the UK Health Security Agency recently reported a sharp rise in travel-related Chikungunya cases, increasing from 27 to 73 within just one year. This growing trend shows how easy it is to pick up the Chikungunya virus

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What causes chikungunya and who is most at risk of infection

What Causes Chikungunya, and Who Is Most at Risk?

According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), there were 73 travel‑associated chikungunya cases reported in England between January and June 2025, compared to just 27 cases during the same six‑month period in 2024. This represents the highest number recorded for that timeframe to date, confirming a significant rise in

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