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Viral infections
Chikungunya

Chikungunya

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Is a type of:

Viral infections

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Baby
0-2
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

How it is usually transmitted?

Animal bite

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