Chikungunya is an α-virus (RNA). Its carriers are Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. Chikungunya was first discovered in 1952 in Tanzania, Africa. It was first caught in Bangladesh in 2008. Chikungunya spread widely in Bangladesh in April-May 2017. Chikungunya is also known as Langra Zor.
Chikungunya symptoms
The attack of this virus causes severe headache. Rash on the body. The body becomes weak. Joint pain in body joints. Body feels cold and has high fever. Nausea and vomiting. Red rash can be seen on the skin.