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Chikungunya in Indonesia: Epidemiology and diagnostic challenges.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Jun 2020
Arif Mansyur, Tauran Patricia, Kosasih Herman, Pelupessy Ninny Meutia, Sennang Nurhayana, Mubin Risna Halim, Sudarmono Pratiwi, Tjitra Emiliana, Murniati Dewi, Alam Anggraini, Gasem Muhammad Hussein, Aman Abu Tholib, Lokida Dewi, Hadi Usman, Parwati Ketut Tuti Merati, Lau Chuen-Yen, Neal Aaron, Karyana Muhammad
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is often overlooked as an etiology of fever in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Lack of diagnostic testing capacity in these areas combined with co-circulation of clinically similar pathogens such as dengue virus (DENV), hinders CHIKV diagnosis. To better address CHIKV in Indonesia, an improved understanding of epidemiology, clinical presentation, and diagnostic approaches...
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