UK reports a 71% increase in Chikungunya cases, a mosquito-borne disease causing severe joint pain.

The UK has seen a 71% rise in Chikungunya cases this year, a disease spread by infected Aedes mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, joint pain, and can last for months. Most patients recover within a week, but joint pain can persist. The virus mainly occurs in Africa, Asia, and Southern Asia. Cases in the UK likely stem from travel to these regions. Treatment involves rest, hydration, and over-the-counter pain relief.

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