Molecular Characterization of Chikungunya Virus, Philippines, 2011–2013
oleh: Ava Kristy Sy, Mariko Saito-Obata, Inez Andrea Medado, Kentaro Tohma, Clyde Dapat, Edelwisa Segubre-Mercado, Amado Tandoc, Socorro Lupisan, Hitoshi Oshitani
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2016-05-01 |
Deskripsi
During 2011–2013, a nationwide outbreak of chikungunya virus infection occurred in the Philippines. The Asian genotype was identified as the predominant genotype; sporadic cases of the East/Central/South African genotype were detected in Mindanao. Further monitoring is needed to define the transmission pattern of this virus in the Philippines.