Saturday, June 21, 2014

Health Authorities Confirm Spread of Chikungunya Virus from Caribbean to Central America

After the first case of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus was reported in El Salvador, health authorities revealed that the virus is rapidly spreading to other Central American counties. The virus -- rarely fatal, but nevertheless serious -- sparks high fevers and severe joint aches, as well as headaches, nausea and extreme fatigue. "We are facing a new illness in the country, but we are working to fight it," said El Salvador Health Minister Violeta Menjivar, ...

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