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A new analysis published in the journal Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease revealed that the chikungunya virus (CHIKV), a commonly contracted mosquito-borne disease, may have more severe health impacts than previously thought, causing long-lasting joint pain for years. This discovery raises concerns for travelers in regions with increasing mosquito activity due to climate change, highlighting the need for better disease surveillance and prevention efforts to combat the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses.
Source: YAHOO