Salivary transmission of the Chikungunya arbovirus
Autor(es)Rolph Michael S, Zaid Ali, Mahalingam Suresh
ResumoThe emergence of Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) has prompted a re-think of how preventative solutions should be approached since recent studies support the notion of salivary transmission. With the threat of significant health - economic burden, new control strategies aimed at limiting salivary transmission are needed to avoid further outbreaks.
Palavras-ChaveChikungunya virus; Immunodeficiency; Saliva; Virus transmission
ImprentaTrends in Microbiology, v. 24, n. 2, p. 86-87, 2016
Identificador do Objeto Digital10.1016/j.tim.2015.12.007
DescritoresChikungunya virus - Arbovirus ; Chikungunya Virus - Virus ; Chikungunya virus - Transmission
Data de Publicação:2016
