Retrospective investigation of IgM antibodies against Zika virus in serum from febrile patients in Mozambique, 2009-2015.

Objective: Zika virus (ZIKV) has emerged as an important health problem worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence, geographical distribution and trend of immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies against ZIKV between 2009 and 2015 in Mozambique.

Results: The median age of participants was 3 years [interquartile range (IQR): 1.

Seroepidemiology of Chikungunya Virus Among Febrile Patients in Eight Health Facilities in Central and Northern Mozambique, 2015-2016.

Background: The burden and spread of chikungunya virus (CHIKV) are rapidly increasing worldwide, but the epidemiology in Mozambique is barely known. The aim of this study was to determine the seroepidemiology of CHIKV in central and northern Mozambique.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between March 2015 and May 2016 in eight health facilities situated in central and northern Mozambique to recruit 392 patients with undifferentiated febrile illness from outpatient clinics.

Evidence for chikungunya and dengue transmission in Quelimane, Mozambique: Results from an investigation of a potential outbreak of chikungunya virus.

Background: In January 2016, health authorities from Zambézia province, Mozambique reported the detection of some patients presenting with fever, arthralgia, and a positive result for chikungunya in an IgM-based Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT). We initiated a study to investigate a potential chikungunya outbreak in the city of Quelimane.

Methods/principal Findings: From February to June 2016, we conducted a cross-sectional study enrolling febrile patients attending five outpatient health units in Quelimane.