Officials have confirmed after lab testing that the woman was infected with the chikungunya virus, making her the first ...

A Long Island woman had no idea what had hit her. Her pursuit of an answer led to a mosquito-borne disease rarely seen in the ...

The chikungunya virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and causes fever and severe joint pain, according to the World Health ...

People infected with the chikungunya virus can develop serious joint pain and experience trouble moving for weeks, or even ...

Testing proved that a Long Island woman had been exposed to the mosquito-borne virus, which is more commonly seen in the ...

A mosquito-borne virus more common in South America has been detected in the United States. Health officials say the ...

A mosquito bite is the source of the infection, as that’s how the virus spreads to people. But chikungunya virus has not been ...

Some mosquitoes are a simple nuisance, but this particular species can spread yellow fever, dengue, Zika, and other diseases - and it was found in Idaho.

Skeeter syndrome is a rare allergic reaction to mosquito bites, which can cause red, swollen lesions and a low-grade fever.

Mosquitoes have exploded across Arizona after the fall rain. Here's what to know about why they bite and why the bites itch more when you scratch.

A Greek shipping heiress who recently overcame cancer has died from an insect bite after being turned away from hospital, family claim. Marissa Laimou, 28, was found dead in her London apartment by ...