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In silico analysis of Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), a mosquito-borne alphavirus
African Journal of Microbiology Research, 2017 Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne alpha virus, which belongs to the family, Togaviridae. This virus is known to cause an acute onset of high fever, severe arthralgia and rash, and is usually accompanied by headache and severe joint pain.
H. Al Ali Khalil +2 more
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Chikungunya Immunopathology as It Presents in Different Organ Systems
Viruses, 2022 Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is currently an urgent public health problem as high morbidity from the virus leaves populations with negative physical, social, and economic impacts.
Elizabeth M. Traverse +5 more
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Differential effects of lipid biosynthesis inhibitors on Zika and Semliki Forest viruses [PDF]
, 2017 The recent outbreak of infection with Zika virus (ZIKV; Flaviviridae) has attracted attention to this previously neglected mosquito-borne pathogen and the need for efficient therapies.
Donald, Claire L. +4 more
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Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society, 2022 Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a re-emerging disease caused by an alphavirus of the Togaviridae family. Since its first description in 1952, the disease has spread worldwide, affecting populations in both tropical and temperate countries. To date, there is no licensed vaccine or specific pharmacological treatment.
Paulo Pacheco +14 more
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Development of Neutralization Assay Using an eGFP Chikungunya Virus
Viruses, 2016 Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), a member of the Alphavirus genus, is an important human emerging/re-emerging pathogen. Currently, there are no effective antiviral drugs or vaccines against CHIKV infection. Herein, we construct an infectious clone of CHIKV and
Cheng-Lin Deng +11 more
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Differential responses of the mosquito Aedes albopictus from the Indian Ocean region to two chikungunya isolates [PDF]
, 2010 International audienceBACKGROUND: Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are both vectors of chikungunya virus (CHIKV). The two Aedes species co-exist in the Indian Ocean region and were involved in the 2005-2006 CHIKV outbreaks.
Estelle Martin +3 more
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Chikungunya virus: A general overview [PDF]
, 2015 Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a re-emerging mosquito borne alphavirus responsible for the recent outbreak in the Americas. Immunologically naïve population in the Americas favors the spread of epidemics.
Farfán Ale, José Arturo +4 more
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Urban Chikungunya in the Middle East and North Africa: A systematic review [PDF]
, 2017 Background: The epidemiology of Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is not well characterized despite increasing recognition of its expanding infection and disease burden in recent years. Methodology / Principal findings:
Abu-Raddad, L.J. (Laith J) +5 more
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Journal of Biomedical Science, 2021 Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a re-emerging mosquito-borne human pathogen that causes chikungunya fever, which is typically accompanied by severe joint pain. In Asia, serological evidence indicated that CHIKV first emerged in 1954. From the 1950’s to 2005,
Sarawut Khongwichit +3 more
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Vectors and Vector‐Borne Diseases: Biology, Epidemiology and Integrated Control Strategies
Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Vector‐Borne Diseases (VBDs), transmitted by arthropods such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and sandflies, represent a significant threat to global health. These diseases can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and helminths.
Roberta Rinaldi +4 more
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