Long Island Woman's Chikungunya Diagnosis Marks Return of Mosquito-Borne Virus in U.S.
TL;DR
A woman in Long Island was diagnosed with chikungunya, a mosquito-borne tropical disease rarely seen in the U.S., after experiencing severe fever and joint pain, raising concerns about the virus's spread in new regions.
- How a Long Island Woman Was Diagnosed With Chikungunya The New York Times
- New York confirms 1st locally acquired case of chikungunya virus in 6 years in US ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- New York health officials confirm state's first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus NBC News
- Officials Confirm Painful Mosquito-Borne Virus Back in U.S. After 6 Years People.com
- 6 things to know about the chikungunya virus and its transmission in the U.S. PBS
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