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Outbreak of chikungunya virus infection, Vanimo, Papua New Guinea.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Jan 2013
Horwood Paul F, Reimer Lisa J, Dagina Rosheila, Susapu Melinda, Bande Grace, Katusele Michelle, Koimbu Gussy, Jimmy Stella, Ropa Berry, Siba Peter M, Pavlin Boris I
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In June 2012, health authorities in Papua New Guinea detected an increase in febrile illnesses in Vanimo. Chikungunya virus of the Eastern/Central/Southern African genotype harboring the E1:A226V mutation was identified. This ongoing outbreak has spread to ≥8 other provinces and has had a harmful...
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