Concurrent outbreaks of dengue, chikungunya and zika virus infections: an unprecedented epidemic wave of mosquito-borne viruses in the Pacific 2012-2014
Autor(es): Roth; Mercier; Lepers; Hoy; Duituturaga; Benyon; Guillaumot; Souars
Resumo: Since January 2012, the Pacific Region has experienced 28 new documented outbreaks and circulation of dengue, chikungunya and Zika virus. These mosquito- borne disease epidemics seem to become more frequent and diverse, and it is likely that this is only the early stages of a wave that will continue for several years. Improved surveillance and response measures are needed to mitigate the already heavy burden on island health systems and limit further spread to other parts of the world.
Palavras-Chave: Aedes albopictus; Arbovirus; Article; Chikungunya; Chikungunya alphavirus; Dengue; Dengue virus; Disease surveillance; Epidemic; Genotype; Geographic distribution; Infection risk; Nonhuman; Phylogeny; Public health; Serotype; Virus infection; Virus transmission; Zika virus infection
Imprenta: Eurosurveillance, v. 19, n. 41, p. 8, 2014.
Descritores: Zika virus - Arbovirus ; Zika virus - Transmission ; Zika virus - Dengue ; Zika virus - Epidemic ; Zika virus - Epidemiology ; Zika virus - Public health
Data de publicação: 2014
