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Genomic epidemiology reveals the origins and transmission dynamics of chikungunya virus in China.
Infectious diseases of poverty - 4 Jun 2026
Chang Wei, Zheng Mengyuan, Jiang Yanxian, Liu Gaowen, Chen Xiao, Wang Xue, Guo Yan, Liu Li, Feng Yue, Xia Xueshan
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BACKGROUND: The chikungunya virus (CHIKV) poses a significant public health threat in China, driven by travel-related introductions and local outbreaks. A comprehensive understanding of the spatiotemporal dynamics, viral genetic diversity, and origins of these outbreaks is imperative for surveillance and control measures. This study aimed to characterize the spatiotemporal dynamics of CHIKV in China and elucidate...
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