Chikungunya: a decade of burden in the Americas
In the Americas, one decade following its emergence in 2013, chikungunya virus (CHIKV)
continues to spread and cause epidemics across the region. To date, 3.7 million suspected …
continues to spread and cause epidemics across the region. To date, 3.7 million suspected …
Emergence and re-emergence of mosquito-borne arboviruses
Arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) are ecologically distinct from many other pathogens
because of the involvement of arthropod vectors and animal reservoirs. Several mosquito …
because of the involvement of arthropod vectors and animal reservoirs. Several mosquito …
Genomic, epidemiological and digital surveillance of Chikungunya virus in the Brazilian Amazon
Background Since its first detection in the Caribbean in late 2013, chikungunya virus
(CHIKV) has affected 51 countries in the Americas. The CHIKV epidemic in the Americas …
(CHIKV) has affected 51 countries in the Americas. The CHIKV epidemic in the Americas …
Genomic epidemiology reconstructs the introduction and spread of Zika virus in Central America and Mexico
The Zika virus (ZIKV) epidemic in the Americas established ZIKV as a major public health
threat and uncovered its association with severe diseases, including microcephaly …
threat and uncovered its association with severe diseases, including microcephaly …
Molecular epidemiology of dengue, yellow fever, Zika and Chikungunya arboviruses: An update
A Higuera, JD Ramírez - Acta tropica, 2019 - Elsevier
Arboviruses are a group of viruses transmitted by arthropods. They are characterized by a
wide geographic distribution, which is associated with the presence of the vector, and cause …
wide geographic distribution, which is associated with the presence of the vector, and cause …
[HTML][HTML] Vaccine value profile for chikungunya
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) a mosquito-borne alphavirus is the causative agent of
Chikungunya (CHIK), a disease with low mortality but high acute and chronic morbidity …
Chikungunya (CHIK), a disease with low mortality but high acute and chronic morbidity …
Current status, challenges and perspectives in the development of vaccines against yellow fever, dengue, Zika and chikungunya viruses
Emerging and re-emerging viral infections transmitted by insect vectors (arthopode-borne
viruses, arbovirus) are a serious threat to global public health. Among them, yellow fever …
viruses, arbovirus) are a serious threat to global public health. Among them, yellow fever …
The evolutionary and molecular history of a chikungunya virus outbreak lineage
In 2018–2019, Thailand experienced a nationwide spread of chikungunya virus (CHIKV),
with approximately 15,000 confirmed cases of disease reported. Here, we investigated the …
with approximately 15,000 confirmed cases of disease reported. Here, we investigated the …
Convergent trends and spatiotemporal patterns of Aedes-borne arboviruses in Mexico and Central America
Background Aedes-borne arboviruses cause both seasonal epidemics and emerging
outbreaks with a significant impact on global health. These viruses share mosquito vector …
outbreaks with a significant impact on global health. These viruses share mosquito vector …
Islands as hotspots for emerging mosquito-borne viruses: a one-health perspective
During the past ten years, an increasing number of arbovirus outbreaks have affected
tropical islands worldwide. We examined the available literature in peer-reviewed journals …
tropical islands worldwide. We examined the available literature in peer-reviewed journals …