Phylogenetic analysis of Chikungunya virus strains circulating in the Western Hemisphere
Autor(es): Lanciotti Robert S, Lambert Amy J
Resumo: In December 2013, chikungunya virus (CHIKV) was isolated for the first time in the Western Hemisphere (WH) during an epidemic on the isl- of St. Martin. Subsequently, the virus has spread to 42 countries or territories in the Caribbean, Central, South, - North America. In this study, we have determined the full genomic sequences of 29 temporally - geographically diverse CHIKV strains from 16 countries of the WH. Phylogenetic analyses revealed minimal evolution among compared emergent CHIKV strains of the New World.
Imprenta: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, v. 94, n. 4, p. 800-803, 2016
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.4269/ajtmh.15-0375
Descritores: Chikungunya Virus - Virus ; Chikungunya virus - Epidemic
Data de publicação: 2016
