North Carolina reports first case of water - borne disease called chikungunya . Will dengue fever threaten the World Cup ? Chikungunya is primarily found in Africa , East Asia and the Caribbean region . It is not deadly , but it can be painful , with symptoms lasting for weeks .
North Carolina reports first case of water - borne disease called chikungunya . Chikungunya is primarily found in Africa , East Asia and the Caribbean region . It is not deadly , but it can be painful , with symptoms lasting for weeks .