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 |
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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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