Outbreak of chikungunya virus infection, Vanimo, Papua New Guinea

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Horwood, Paul F.;Reimer, Lisa J.;Dagina, Rosheila;Susapu, Melinda;Bande, Grace;Katusele, Michelle;Koimbu, Gussy;Jimmy, Stella;Ropa, Berry;Siba, Peter M.;Pavlin, Boris I.
Paul Horwood
Abstract

In June 2012, health authorities in Papua New Guinea detected an increase in febrile illnesses in Vanimo. Chikungunya virus of the Eastern/Central/Southern African genotype harboring the E1:A226V mutation was identified. This ongoing outbreak has spread to ≥8 other provinces and has had a harmful effect on public health.

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Emerging Infectious Diseases

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19

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1080-6059

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US Department of Health and Human Services

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10.3201/eid1909.130130