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New York confirms first local chikungunya case in Nassau County, likely from a mosquito bite, with no ongoing spread.
New York has confirmed its first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus in a Nassau County resident who developed symptoms in August after traveling outside the region but not internationally.
Officials believe the infection resulted from a mosquito bite, though the virus has not been found in local mosquitoes, and there is no evidence of ongoing transmission.
The risk remains low due to cooler fall temperatures.
Chikungunya, typically found in tropical regions, causes fever, joint pain, and rash, with higher risks for infants, older adults, and those with chronic conditions.
This case follows three travel-linked chikungunya cases in New York this year.
Local mosquitoes can still spread other viruses like West Nile and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
Nueva York confirma el primer caso local de chikungunya en el condado de Nassau, probablemente por una picadura de mosquito, sin propagación continua.