Emergence of Chikungunya Virus, Pakistan, 2016–2017

Autor: Nazish Badar, Muhammad Salman, Jamil Ansari, Uzma Aamir, Muhammad Masroor Alam, Yasir Arshad, Nighat Mushtaq, Aamer Ikram, Javaria Qazi
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 26, Iss 2, Pp 307-310 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1080-6040
1080-6059
DOI: 10.3201/eid2602.171636
Popis: During December 2016–May 2017, an outbreak of chikungunya virus infection occurred across Pakistan. The East/Central/South African genotype was predominant. This study provides baseline data on the virus strain and emphasizes the need for active surveillance and implementation of preventive interventions to contain future outbreaks.
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