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Chikungunya: a decade of burden in the Americas
Summary In the Americas, one decade following its emergence in 2013, chikungunya virus (CHIKV) continues to spread and cause epidemics across the region.
W. M. de Souza +11 more
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Background West Nile virus (WNV) and chikungunya virus (CHIKV) are zoonotic pathogens transmitted by mosquitoes, which cause significant morbidity and mortality globally. Currently, no human vaccine is available against both WNV and CHIKV.
Shu Chang +14 more
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Isolation and diagnosis of Chikungunya virus causing outbreaks in Andhra Pradesh, India [PDF]
Background: Chikungunya fever has recently re-emerged in India with a high morbidity. However, the prevalence of chikungunya fever in India has been underreported due to non-availability of specialized kits to confirm the disease in most of the ...
C.V.M. Naresh Kumar, D.V.R. Sai Gopa
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Pathophysiology of chikungunya virus infection associated with fatal outcomes
Summary Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne alphavirus that causes acute, subacute, and chronic human arthritogenic diseases and, in rare instances, can lead to neurological complications and death.
William M. de Souza +53 more
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Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a positive sense RNA Alphavirus that continues to pose major public health threats throughout the world. CHIKV is primarily transmitted via the Aedes genus mosquito; however, has also exhibited transmission routes via blood ...
Rickyle Balea +8 more
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Antiviral Activity of Liposomes Containing Natural Compounds Against CHIKV
Background/Objectives: Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), a mosquito-borne single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the genus Alphavirus (family Togaviridae), causes large-scale outbreaks. However, no specific treatment for CHIKV infections is currently available. Berberine and emodin are plant-derived compounds with anti-CHIKV activities.
Marília Freitas Calmon +12 more
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Prevalence of chikungunya virus infection in Sabah, Malaysia during 2017–2020
Background Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne alphavirus and an emerging global health threat. Most research on CHIKV in Malaysia has primarily focused on Peninsular Malaysia, with limited data on its distribution in the endemic regions of ...
Mya Myat Ngwe Tun +8 more
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Pathogenicity and virulence of chikungunya virus
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-transmitted, RNA virus that causes an often-severe musculoskeletal illness characterized by fever, joint pain, and a range of debilitating symptoms.
Wesley Freppel +3 more
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