📋Overview
Chikungunya is a viral illness caused by the chikungunya virus, transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes. It is characterized by sudden onset of fever and severe joint pain. The term 'Chikungunya' is the modern and widely accepted name for this condition.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0008055ICD-10-CM
A92.0
MeSH
D065632
SNOMED CT (US)
111864006
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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