Genomic and eco-epidemiological investigations in Uruguay reveal local Chikungunya virus transmission dynamics during its expansion across the Americas in 2023

Authors :: Analía Burgueño
Marta Giovanetti
Vagner Fonseca
Noelia Morel
Mauricio Lima
Emerson Castro
Natália R. Guimarães
Felipe C. M. Iani
Victoria Bormida
Maria Noel Cortinas
Viviana Ramas
Leticia Coppola
Ana I. Bento
Leticia Franco
Jairo Mendez Rico
José Lourenço
Luiz Carlos Junior Alcantara
Hector Chiparelli
Source :: Emerging Microbes and Infections, Vol 13, Iss 1 (2024)
Publication Year :: 2024
Publisher :: Taylor & Francis Group, 2024.
Abstract: ABSTRACTUruguay experienced its first Chikungunya virus outbreak in 2023, resulting in a significant burden to its healthcare system. We conducted analysis based on real-time genomic surveillance (30 novel whole genomes) to offer timely insights into recent local transmission dynamics and eco-epidemiological factors behind its emergence and spread in the country.

Subjects :: Chikungunya virus
genomic surveillance
Uruguay
eco-epidemiological modelling
public health response
Infectious and parasitic diseases
RC109-216
Microbiology
QR1-502

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