Article
Genomic characterization of a large-scale chikungunya outbreak in China.
The Journal of infection - 1 Aug 2026
Cao Lirong, Kong Dongfeng, Lou Jingzhi, Wang Xiran, Yang Fang, Ye Ying, Zhang Zhihui, Yao Xiangjie, Ye Jianzhong, He Jianan, Zhang Yexian, Su Shimin, Zheng Hong, Liu Caiqi, Zhang Zheng, Shi Xiaolu, Wan Jia, Liu Wei, Fu Yulin, Wu Chunli, Tang Jinzhen, Li Huimin, Li Yue, Huang Yalan, Lu Jianhua, Zou Xuan, Hu Qinghua, Wang Maggie Haitian, Lv Ziquan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: In July 2025, a large chikungunya outbreak occurred in southern China, with more than 5000 cases reported within a single month. However, the genomic basis of this urban outbreak remains poorly characterized. METHODS: A total of 804 CHIKV-positive clinical specimens were collected through routine surveillance and outbreak investigations by the Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention....
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