Re-emerging chikungunya fever: Some lessons from Asia
Autor(es): Bhatia Rajesh, Narain Jai P
Resumo: Chikungunya is an arboviral infection that re-emerged in several Asian countries during 2005-2006 after a long period of quiescence. Several microbial, climatic, social - economic factors influenced the occurrence of this disease as well as the rapidity with which it swept across many countries resulting in significant morbidity. Prevention - control of such diseases require not only a strong public health infrastructure but also a precise underst-ing of the factors that provide a conducive environment for the virus to propagate - infect a large number of people in a short time period. A multipronged response with an active role by the communities is critical for combating chikungunya - other emerging infectious diseases. The paper discusses important lessons that can be learned from the recent outbreaks of chikungunya fever in Asia.
Imprenta: Tropical Medicine & International Health, v. 14, n. 8, p. 940-946, 2009
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1111/j.1365-3156.2009.02312.x
Descritores: Chikungunya virus - Pathogenesis ; Chikungunya virus - Infectious diseases ; Chikungunya virus - Viral infections ; Chikungunya Virus - Virus ; Chikungunya virus - Chikungunya fever ; Chikungunya virus - Epidemiology ; Chikungunya virus - Public health
Data de publicação: 2009
