While most people fully recover, about 30 to 40% will experience persistent joint pain—known as chronic Chikungunya arthritis—for months or even ... is designed to reduce the total amount virus, or ...

The most common symptoms of chikungunya viral infection are fever and joint pain, often in the hands and feet. Other symptoms include muscle pain, headache, joint swelling, nausea, fatigue, and rash.

Marketing authorization for the first EU vaccine to protect adolescents against chikungunya has been expedited for its public ...

Recovery takes weeks Post-viral chronic chikungunya arthritis, identified by severe joint pains, can be witnessed in patients ...

[7] Chikungunya, a tropical disease in poorer countries, is now becoming a major global health issue given the worldwide distribution of its mosquito vector (Aedes albopictusand, to a less extent ...

Chikungunya cases have increased in multiple ... one of the most common long-term complications of all post-viral arthritis. Residual rashes, hyperpigmentation, or peeling of the skin may occur ...

The UK approval marks the fourth regulatory approval Valneva has received for its single-shot chikungunya vaccine. The vaccine is currently approved in the United States (U.S.) 2, Europe 3 and Canada ...

said viral arthritis has also spiked due to seasonal changes. "Viral infections like chikungunya and dengue are contributing to joint pain and swelling, making it harder for patients during winter ...