Outbreak of Chikungunya Virus Infection, Vanimo, Papua New Guinea

Outbreak of Chikungunya Virus Infection, Vanimo, Papua New Guinea

In June 2012, health authorities in Papua New Guinea detected an increase in febrile illnesses in Vanimo. Chikungunya virus of the Eastern/Central/Southern African genotype harboring the E1:A226V mutation was identified. This ongoing outbreak has spread to ≥8 other provinces and has had a harmful ef...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Paul F. Horwood, Lisa J. Reimer, Rosheila Dagina, Melinda Susapu, Grace Bande, Michelle Katusele, Gussy Koimbu, Stella Jimmy, Berry Ropa, Peter M. Siba, Boris I. Pavlin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2013-09-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
chikungunya
chikungunya virus
CHIKV
viruses
mutant strain
Aedes albopictus
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/19/9/13-0130_article
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Summary:In June 2012, health authorities in Papua New Guinea detected an increase in febrile illnesses in Vanimo. Chikungunya virus of the Eastern/Central/Southern African genotype harboring the E1:A226V mutation was identified. This ongoing outbreak has spread to ≥8 other provinces and has had a harmful effect on public health.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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