Emergence of Chikungunya Virus, Pakistan, 2016–2017
oleh: Nazish Badar, Muhammad Salman, Jamil Ansari, Uzma Aamir, Muhammad Masroor Alam, Yasir Arshad, Nighat Mushtaq, Aamer Ikram, Javaria Qazi
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2020-02-01 |
Deskripsi
During December 2016–May 2017, an outbreak of chikungunya virus infection occurred across Pakistan. The East/Central/South African genotype was predominant. This study provides baseline data on the virus strain and emphasizes the need for active surveillance and implementation of preventive interventions to contain future outbreaks.