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Chikungunya in the Americas: Recommendations and Conclusions.
- Source :
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Journal of Infectious Diseases . 2016 Supplement, Vol. 214, pS510-S513. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Discovered in 1953, chikungunya virus (CHIKV) circulated in Africa and Southeast Asia, with periodic outbreaks, for many years. Highly efficient transmission following a genetic mutation of the virus in 2005 caused its global spread. Associated with significant morbidity, CHIKV creates a large public health burden, and despite various efforts, there are currently no licensed vaccines nor specific treatments. To garner a better understanding of the virus, identify gaps in knowledge, and guide the development of more-effective interventions, the World Health Organization and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases assembled global experts for discussion and review. Herein described are the outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *CHIKUNGUNYA virus
*HYGIENE
*ALPHAVIRUSES
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00221899
- Volume :
- 214
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 123603709
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiw370