Live-attenuated chikungunya virus vaccine

Cell. 2024 Feb 15;187(4):813-813.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.01.033.

Abstract

Although Chikungunya fever does not a have a high fatality rate (<10%), it has a huge morbidity toll due to lingering chronic arthralgia. The recent FDA approval of Ixchiq, a vaccine designed to prevent infection caused by the chikungunya virus (CHIKV), provides hope that its use can prevent future CHIKV outbreaks. To view this Bench to Bedside, open or download the PDF.

MeSH terms

  • Chikungunya Fever* / immunology
  • Chikungunya virus* / physiology
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Humans
  • Vaccines, Attenuated
  • Viral Vaccines* / immunology

Substances

  • Vaccines, Attenuated
  • Viral Vaccines