Not Signed In - Travelers To Indian Ocean Islands Advised About Rare Virus
Mon, 17 Jul 2006 03:00 PM EST
... The authors of a Case Report in this week's issue of The Lancet warn travellers about exposure to the rare chikungunya virus in Indian Ocean Islands.Chikungunya virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and causes fever, joint and muscle pain, headache, and a rash. [click link for full article] ...
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