[HTML][HTML] Outbreak of chikungunya virus infection, vanimo, papua new Guinea
PF Horwood, LJ Reimer, R Dagina… - Emerging infectious …, 2013 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
PF Horwood, LJ Reimer, R Dagina, M Susapu, G Bande, M Katusele, G Koimbu, S Jimmy…
Emerging infectious diseases, 2013•ncbi.nlm.nih.govIn 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 and has had a harmful effect on public health.
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 and has had a harmful effect on public health.
Abstract
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 and has had a harmful effect on public health.
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