Chikungunya's Global Impact
Antibodies against chikungunya were first identified in the 1950s, but it wasn't until a viral mutation in 2004 that the disease surged, primarily due to the involvement of the Aedes albopictus mosquito. This shift led to widespread outbreaks across Asia and raised concerns over neurological complications. The challenges of controlling chikungunya are compounded by urbanization and climate change, highlighting the need for a deeper understanding of vector-borne diseases and their ecological contexts.In this clip
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