Concurrent chikungunya and dengue virus infections during simultaneous outbreaks, Gabon, 2007
Autor(es): Leroy Eric M, Nkoghe Dieudoné, Ollomo Benjamin, Nze-Nkogue Chimène, Becquart Pierre, Grard Gilda, Pourrut Xavier, Charrel Rémi, Moureau Grégory, Ndjoyi-Mbiguino Angélique, De-Lamballerie Xavier
Resumo: An outbreak of febrile illness occurred in Gabon in 2007, with 20,000 suspected cases. Chikungunya or dengue-2 virus infections were identified in 321 patients; 8 patients had documented co-infections. Aedes albopictus was identified as the principal vector for the transmission of both viruses.
Imprenta: Emerging Infectious Diseases, v. 15, n. 4, p. 591-593, 2009
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.3201/eid1504.080664
Descritores: Chikungunya virus - Flaviviridae ; Chikungunya virus - Genome ; Chikungunya virus - Pathogenesis ; Chikungunya virus - Infectious diseases ; Chikungunya virus - Viral infections ; Chikungunya Virus - Virus ; Chikungunya virus - Transmission ; Chikungunya virus - Dengue ; Chikungunya virus - Epidemiology ; Chikungunya virus - Public health
Data de publicação: 2009
