Chikungunya in the Caribbean: An Epidemic in the Making
Autor(es)Mowatt Lizette, Jackson S-ra T
ResumoChikungunya is a mosquito-borne virus that has shown increased prevalence in the Caribbean since October 2013. There have been several outbreaks throughout Asian - African countries over the past few decades with global travel - tourism having a major impact on the further spread of this disease. Improved policies - practices for preventative measures - epidemiological surveillance must be implemented to prevent the continued transmission of chikungunya.
Palavras-ChaveAedes aegypti; Aedesalbopictus; Caribbean; Chikungunya virus (CHIKV); Dengue fever; Jamaica; Saint Martin
ImprentaInfectious Diseases and Therapy, v. 3, n. 2, p. 63-68, 2014
Identificador do Objeto Digital10.1007/s40121-014-0043-9
DescritoresChikungunya Virus - Virus ; Chikungunya virus - Transmission ; Chikungunya virus - Epidemic
Data de Publicação:2014
