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  • - The Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) epidemic in the Americas is a major public health issue, with over 120,000 reported cases and 51 fatalities in 2023, predominantly in Paraguay.
  • - Researchers employed various genomic, phylodynamic, and epidemiological methods to study the epidemic and understand its progression.
  • - The findings contribute to the broader understanding of how CHIKV spreads and can help in managing future outbreaks.

Article Abstract

Unlabelled: The spread of vector-borne viruses, such as CHIKV, is a significant public health concern in the Americas, with over 120,000 cases and 51 deaths in 2023, of which 46 occurred in Paraguay. Using a suite of genomic, phylodynamic, and epidemiological techniques, we characterized the ongoing large CHIKV epidemic in Paraguay.

Article Summary Line: Genomic and epidemiological characterization of the ongoing Chikungunya virus epidemic in Paraguay.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10153315PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1101/2023.04.16.23288635DOI Listing

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