North Carolina reports first case of mosquito-borne virus called chikungunya . Chikungunya is primarily found in Africa , East Asia and the Caribbean islands . It can be spread by mosquitoes that bite infected people or animals such as monkeys.
North Carolina reports first case of mosquito-borne virus called chikungunya . Chikungunya is primarily found in Africa , East Asia and the Caribbean islands . Virus is not deadly , but it can be painful , with symptoms lasting for weeks .