China faces the most horrific outbreak of Chikungunya viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes. This outbreak was spread across the city of Foshan in the South Guangdong Province, where more than 3100 cases were only reported in July. The warm and humid climate of this region creates ideal conditions for the breeding mosquitoes, causing this disease to spread rapidly. It is said to have been the biggest outbreak of Chikungunya since the first detection of this virus in China 20 years ago. In light of the increasing danger, Guangdong local officials have asked to put in place measures to keep mosquitoes away and at the same time wake people to extract water that is stored from flower pots, containers and drains so that mosquito breeds can be reduced. Why is there an outbreak of Chikungunya in China? Chinese health officials did not give the exact reason behind the sudden increase in cases. Experts, however, believe that this outbreak is likely to be due to climatic conditions and a combination of poor immunity from people. Robert Jones, assistant -professor at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said: “The sudden increase in Chikungunya cases in China is probably due to favorable climatic conditions that give a chance to thrive the population of Aedes mosquitoes. Mosquitoes.
Chikungunya terrure returned to China after 20 years! Experts explained the real reason for the spread of the disease
