what is the incubation period for chikungunya virus.?

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The incubation period for Chikungunia virus is upto 12 days.

Cases of the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus in people returning to Britain from islands in the Indian Ocean have risen dramatically, public health experts said on Wednesday.
More than 115 travelers have shown symptoms of the illness, which causes a high fever, headache, nausea, vomiting and muscle and joint pain, so far this year, compared to an average of about six cases annually. .......

The incubation period for the illness can be 2-12 days. Acute fever can last a couple of weeks. Some patients report debilitating joint pain which can continue for weeks or months.
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1-12 Days

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