Question

Besides mosquito vectors, what other organisms may serve as reservoirs for Chikungunya virus?

Options

• Birds and poultry only

• Aquatic animals and fish

• Domesticated pets only

• Monkeys and other wild animals

Answer 1

Monkeys and other wild animals may serve as reservoirs for the Chikungunya virus, maintaining transmission in natural cycles. This zoonotic potential is important for understanding disease persistence and the risk of spillover into human populations.