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Chikungunya fever outbreak identified in North Bali, Indonesia.
Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - 1 Jul 2017
Sari Kartika, Myint Khin Saw Aye, Andayani Ayu Rai, Adi Putu Dwi, Dhenni Rama, Perkasa Aditya, Ma'roef Chairin Nisa, Witari Ni Putu Diah, Megawati Dewi, Powers Ann M, Jaya Ungke Anton
Abstract excerpt
Background: Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) infections have been reported sporadically within the last 5 years in several areas of Indonesia including Bali. Most of the reports, however, have lacked laboratory confirmation. Method: A recent fever outbreak in a village in the North Bali area was investigated using extensive viral diagnostic testing including both molecular and serological approaches. Results and...
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