Dallas County

Dallas County Reports 11th Case of Chikungunya

An 11th case of chikungunya has been reported in Dallas County, according to Dallas County Health and Human Services.

Officials said the patient was infected with the virus during a recent trip to Puerto Rico.

Further details on this case were not released due to medical confidentiality and personal privacy reasons.

Chikungunya is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes, and it can cause sudden fever and joint pain, as well as rashes.

While most people infected with chikungunya recover, there is no vaccine, and it can become disabling.

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