New York confirms 1st locally acquired case of chikungunya virus in 6 years in US

"An investigation suggests that the individual likely contracted the virus following a bite from an infected mosquito," officials said. "While the case is classified as locally acquired based on current information, the precise source of exposure is not known."

"People at higher risk for severe disease include newborns infected around the time of birth, adults aged 65 and older, and individuals with chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes or heart disease," according to the New York State Department of Health."

Laboratory testing at the Wadsworth Center confirmed a locally acquired chikungunya case in Nassau County on Long Island. An investigation suggests the individual likely contracted the virus from an infected mosquito, though the precise source of exposure is unknown. Chikungunya is mosquito-borne, common in tropical and subtropical regions, with symptoms including fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, and rash. The disease cannot be spread directly between people, and overall public risk is low. Most patients recover within a week, though some experience persistent joint pain. Vulnerable groups include newborns infected around birth, adults 65 and older, and people with chronic conditions. Aedes albopictus, a known vector, is present in parts of downstate New York.

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