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Seroprevalence survey of Chikungunya virus in Bagan Panchor, Malaysia.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene - 1 Dec 2010
Ayu Said Mas, Lai Li Rong, Chan Yoke Fun, Hatim Ahmad, Hairi Noran Naqiah, Ayob Asiah, Sam I-Ching
Abstract excerpt
In 2006, an outbreak of Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) of the Asian genotype affected over 200 people in Bagan Panchor village in Malaysia. One year later, a post-outbreak survey was performed to determine attack rate, asymptomatic rate, and post-infection sequelae. Findings were compared with recent CHIKV outbreaks of the Central/East African genotype. A total of 180 residents were interviewed for acute symptoms and...
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