Chikungunya in Georgia & Florida; concerns about mosquito virus spreading in the U.S.

With a reported case of Chikungunya in Georgia in June 2014 and now 11 cases originating in Florida this month, the CDC is recommending to keep those infected with the virus protected from additional mosquito bites during the first week or so of contracting the disease. The mosquito virus can be easily transmitted from an infected person through a mosquito.

Sources:

• Mosquito Virus Spreading in the US – Oct 2014
• The First Case of Chikungunya Identified in Georgia – Jun 2014