Outbreak of Chikungunya virus infection, Vanimo, Papua New Guinea
Autor(es): Horwood Paul F, Reimer Lisa J, Dagina Rosheila, Susapu Melinda, Bande Grace, Katusele Michelle, Koimbu Gussy, Jimmy Stella, Ropa Berry, Siba Peter M, Pavlin Boris I
Resumo: In June 2012, health authorities in Papua New Guinea detected an increase in febrile illnesses in Vanimo. Chikungunya virus of the Eastern/Central/Southern African genotype harboring the E1:A226V mutation was identified. This ongoing outbreak has spread to ?8 other provinces - has had a harmful effect on public health.
Palavras-Chave: Aedes albopictus; CHIKV; Papua New Guinea; Chikungunya; Chikungunya virus; Mutant strain; Outbreak; Viruses
Imprenta: Emerging Infectious Diseases, v. 19, n. 9, p. 1535-1538, 2013
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.3201/eid1909.130130
Descritores: Chikungunya virus - Pathogenesis ; Chikungunya virus - Proteins ; Chikungunya virus - Viral infections ; Chikungunya Virus - Virus ; Chikungunya virus - Chikungunya fever ; Chikungunya virus - Epidemiology ; Chikungunya virus - Public health
Data de publicação: 2013
