Rising Chikungunya Cases Prompt U.S. CDC to Issue Travel Notice for China
The CDC is planning a travel alert for China due to rising chikungunya cases, with Guangdong Province reporting 4,824 infections. With no specific treatment, prevention through insect repellent and clothing is essential. The WHO warns of potential epidemics, echoing past outbreaks in Indian Ocean regions.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is gearing up to release a travel warning for China following a rise in chikungunya cases, according to Bloomberg News.
A CDC spokesperson stated awareness of the outbreak in China's Guangdong Province, which has reported 4,824 cases. The CDC's response to the situation is under evaluation.
With chikungunya primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes and lacking specific treatment, controlling outbreaks requires preventive measures like wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent. The WHO has also raised concerns about potential epidemic scales reminiscent of past outbreaks.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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