China Deploys Innovative Measures to Combat Chikungunya Virus Spread
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The chikungunya virus, spread by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, has caused a significant outbreak in China and other regions, with no specific cure but low mortality. Countries are combating it through mosquito control, public health measures, and personal protection, amid rising global cases and climate factors favoring mosquito proliferation.
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