A case of chikungunya was recorded in Armenia on Wednesday, Armenian News-NEWS.am was informed by the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Armenia.

The patient in Armenia was infected with this viral disease in the Seychelles from a mosquito bite. At the moment, the patient's health condition is assessed as satisfactory.

The latent period of chikungunya is 2-12 days. Its main symptoms are fever, severe joint pain, muscle pain, skin rash, and weakness.

The viral disease is transmitted through mosquito bites, it is not transmitted from person to person, and has no specific treatment. The vaccine against it has not received widespread use. People with chronic diseases and the elderly, as well as pregnant women, are considered at risk of contracting chikungunya. Death from it is rare and is estimated at 0.1% of infected individuals—mainly in the elderly and people with chronic diseases.

To reduce the risk of contracting chikungunya, it is necessary to use insect repellent nets, wear closed clothing, high-heeled shoes, and use insect repellents and devices.

Reminder to travelers: Recently, outbreaks of chikungunya have been reported in recent times in the Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Bolivia, and Cuba. If you experience such symptoms upon returning from these regions, you should consult an infectious disease specialist.