Chikungunya Outbreak, South India, 2006

Abstract

We investigated chikungunya outbreaks in South India and observed a high attack rate, particularly among adults and women. Transmission was facilitated by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in peridomestic water containers, as indicated by a high Breteau index. We recommended vector control measures and health education to promote safe water storage practices.

Keywords

• Chikungunya
• India
• joint pain
• outbreak
• vector indices
• dispatch