Chikungunya Outbreak in China: Over 7,000 Infected in June 2025

The Chikungunya disease that started in China in June 2025 and the outbreak that has occurred and more than 7,000 Chikungunya patients have been reported in China so far, due to this epidemic, the health department is taking all possible measures, let’s know what this terrible disease is, all the information and measures about it.

What is Chikungunya?

Chikungunya is caused by mosquitoes and is a viral disease (CHIKV) virus. In this, alphaviruses, togaviridae viruses are mainly found first, Chikungunya spreads quickly in the body and causes severe joint pain. Although this disease is very complicated, the risk of death is very low.
Chikungunya is mainly found in Africa, Asia, America and more recently, China. The disease was first reported in Tanzania in 1952. It was initially seen in Asia in India, Thailand and Africa. Recently, since 2004, it has spread widely in Europe, Asia and America, caused by the Aedes mosquito.

How does Chikungunya spread globally?

Aedes mosquitoes have a special feature that they adapt quickly to the environment. Chikungunya has spread rapidly from new countries to continents due to global travel, which has led to a global outbreak of this disease.

How is Chikungunya spread ?

Chikungunya is spread by the bite of infected Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which are found in Chikungunya. This virus grows in both urban and rural environments. Along with this, other viruses including dengue and Zika are also spread. Chikungunya is not directly contagious. It is not likely that the disease will spread from one person to another.

What are the symptoms of chikungunya?

Chikungunya symptoms start 3 to 7 days after a mosquito bite. Symptoms start suddenly with a temperature of more than 39°C / 102°F. Severe joint pain, mainly in the hands, feet, wrists, ankles, elbows, muscles, and headaches. A rash on the trunk, palms, soles, and face is a characteristic symptom. Along with this, the disease also causes fatigue, nausea and vomiting. Joint swelling and severe pain that makes patients bend over, which is called chikungunya. Many people recover from this disease within a week. Joint pain can last for months or years. Eye inflammation, blurred vision, and neurological problems are also common.

People over the age of 60 to 65, newborns, and those suffering from diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, or a weakened immune system should exercise caution.

at precautions can be taken to prevent chikungunya?
Wear long-sleeved clothes, use EPA-approved mosquito repellent, keep windows and doors closed and use curtains, do not sleep under mosquito nets, remove accumulated water, and avoid storing water in tires, buckets, flower pots, etc. for long periods of time.