Emergence of chikungunya in Moonlapamok and Khong Districts, Champassak Province, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, May to September 2012

Emergence of chikungunya in Moonlapamok and Khong Districts, Champassak Province, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, May to September 2012

Introduction: Chikungunya is a vector-borne disease transmitted to humans by Aedes mosquitoes, which are widespread in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. However, chikungunya virus (CHIKV) had not been detected in the country before outbreaks reported in July 2012. The first outbreaks were detect...

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Main Authors: Viengsavanh Kitthiphong, Bouaphan Khamphaphongphane, Sonesavanh Phimmasine, Darouny Phonekeo, Khonesavanh Phanthavong, Phouthone Souliphone, Chanthavy Soulaphy, Hannah C Lewis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific 2013-03-01
Series:Western Pacific Surveillance and Response
Subjects:
chikungunya
Lao PDR
May to September 2012
Online Access:http://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/192/252

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