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Imported Chikungunya Virus Strains, Taiwan, 2006-2014.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Nov 2016
Yang Cheng-Fen, Su Chien-Ling, Hsu Tung-Chien, Chang Shu-Fen, Lin Chien-Chou, Huang Jason C, Shu Pei-Yun
Abstract excerpt
We identified 78 imported chikungunya cases in Taiwan during 2006-2014. Sixty-six (84.6%) cases were initially suspected to be dengue, which indicates the necessity for laboratory diagnostics in differentiation between dengue and chikungunya. Results also emphasize the need for active surveillance of febrile illness at points of entry.
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