title: Chikungunya Virus.
abstract: A mosquito-borne viral disease that is creating increased concern globally is Chikungunya virus (CHIKV). Occupational and environmental health nurses should educate workers about this emerging viral infection.
authors.affiliation: University of Alabama at Birmingham japhil@uab.edu.
authors.forename: Jennan A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Phillips
mesh_terms: D002646:Chikungunya virus / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D006801:Humans; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*
keywords: disease prevention; global occupational health; health education; health surveillance; occupational hazards; occupational health and safety programs