Describe how chikungunya is transmitted?

Chikungunya is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. These mosquitoes become infected with the chikungunya virus when they feed on the blood of an infected person. Once infected, the mosquitoes can then transmit the virus to other individuals when they bite them.

In rare cases, chikungunya can also be transmitted through blood transfusions, organ transplants, and from mother to baby during childbirth. Additionally, there have been a few reported cases of transmission through sexual contact. However, mosquito bites remain the most common and efficient mode of transmission for the chikungunya virus.

Chikungunya is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. This mosquito is found in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of Africa, Asia, South and Central America, and the Caribbean. The virus that causes chikungunya cannot be transmitted from person-to-person through casual contact, such as touching or kissing.