The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has notified the Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District of a single case of chikungunya virus involving a local resident.

The case is travel-related. The individual contracted the virus while traveling outside the local area. There is no evidence of local transmission, and no chikungunya-carrying mosquitoes have been detected in Compton.

Ongoing Monitoring and Response

As a precautionary measure, district staff are conducting enhanced mosquito surveillance and inspections every 48 to 72 hours around the affected residence. These inspections focus on identifying any potential mosquito breeding sites.

No mosquito breeding has been found during these inspections, and monitoring will continue as part of the district’s standard public-health response.

Important Information for Residents

Residents are encouraged to be aware of the following facts:

• Chikungunya is not spread from person to person
• The virus is transmitted only through the bite of an infected mosquito
• There is no risk of local transmission at this time
• The situation is under control, and surveillance is ongoing

What Is Chikungunya?

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease most commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. In some cases, travelers returning from affected areas may become ill after being exposed abroad.

For local transmission to occur, infected mosquitoes must be present. This is not the case in Compton at this time.

Symptoms of Chikungunya

Symptoms typically appear 3 to 7 days after a mosquito bite and may include:

• Sudden onset of fever
• Severe joint pain, especially in the hands, wrists, ankles, or feet
• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Joint swelling
• Rash
• Fatigue

Most people recover fully, though joint pain can sometimes persist for weeks.

Community Protection and Prevention

The Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District continues routine mosquito surveillance, control operations, and coordination with public-health partners. Residents can help protect themselves and their community by eliminating standing water around their homes, using insect repellent when appropriate, and reporting mosquito activity to the district.

At this time, there is no cause for concern, and the community remains safe.