Chikungunya is a fever with viral origin, caused by the chikungunya virus. It starts with a sudden onset of fever, lasting for 2 to 7 days. Joint pains usually last for weeks, months, sometimes years.

It is transmitted by the Aedes albopictus, A.aegypti.The intermediate host is the monkey, birds, cattle, and rodents. This video briefs about signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.