Pain in the joints and fever, sometimes interpreted as bone flu. However, there is no definitive explanation about this type of disease. Actually, what is meant by bone flu? In the medical world there is actually no such thing as bone flu. However, some diseases, such as Chikungunya and osteomelitis, are not infrequently referred to as bone flu. To find out why the two diseases are often considered bone flu, it helps you recognize both types of the disease. Understanding Chikungunya Disease Chikungunya is caused by a virus that is transmitted from mosquitoes that have been infected to humans. Mosquitoes that can transmit this virus are Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Chikungunya is sometimes also classified into rheumatic viruses because of their effect on the joints. Chikungunya is often considered a bone flu because it affects joints. Alphavirus genus virus transmitted by mosquitoes, can make someone infected experience several symptoms such as: Fever of up to ...