[header] How to prevent chikungunya fever [title] Know that chikungunya fever is contracted through mosquito bites. [step] The virus that causes chikungunya fever is from the genus alphavirus. This virus is transmitted to humans through mosquito bites, most commonly those of the aedes aegypti mosquito. 
[substeps] Aside from chikungunya, the aedes aegypti mosquito can transmit other diseases such as dengue and yellow fever. The aedes aegypti mosquito can easily be identified by the unique white markings on its legs and body.