Invasion of the Americas by mosquito-borne virus likely

(Wiley) While media attention has been focused recently on coronavirus cases in the Arabian peninsula and the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, experts note that another threat lies in the spread of Chikungunya fever, an illness that is transmitted by mosquitoes and can cause fever, joint and muscle pain, headaches, and rashes. While it does not often cause death, the symptoms can be severe and disabling, with no treatment available.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news