A research conducted at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey found that the mosquitos spreading the Chikungunya virus do not survive in colder temperatures, therefore places like San Juan and Guayama are at higher risk for spreading the virus.

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This article explains the life cycle of viruses relatively similar to Dengue and Chikungunya viruses. To read the full article visit the Spanish version of this article. 

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Chikungunya has been declared an epidemic in Puerto Rico. Among the symptoms cause by this virus, transmitted by a mosquito bite, are muscle and joint pain, fever, and skin rash, among others.

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