(NewsNation) — The mosquito-borne chikungunya virus is spreading rapidly through Southern China, and strict precautions are being taken by the government to curb further transmission of the disease.

What are the symptoms of the chikungunya virus?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the majority of people infected with the virus will experience symptoms within three to seven days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.

The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain. Other less common symptoms include headaches, muscle pain, joint swelling or rash.

Most symptoms last about a week and are typically mild; however, in rare instances, joint pain can be more severe and last for years, according to the World Health Organization.

Symptoms can be misconstrued for

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