Chikungunya – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033

Chikungunya is a zoonotic illness caused by the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) and is spread through the bites of infected Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus, and Aedes polynesienses mosquitoes. This disease typically manifests with a sudden onset of fever and severe joint pain. Additionally, individuals may experience symptoms like headaches, muscle pain, fatigue, and a rash. The incubation period varies from 1 to 12 days, with an average of 2 to 7 days. CHIKV infection results in high viremia levels, usually persisting for 4 to 6 days after symptoms emerge. Most people infected with CHIKV exhibit symptoms, while less than 15% experience asymptomatic seroconversion. Various laboratory tests are available to diagnose CHIK, utilizing serum or plasma samples to detect the virus, viral nucleic acid, virus-specific immunoglobulin (Ig) IgM, and neutralizing antibodies. Currently, there is no vaccine or specific medication for treating Chikungunya. However, palliative treatments are available, inclu...