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Genomic and Immunological Insights Into Chikungunya Virus Evolution During the 2018 and 2023-24 Outbreaks in Southern India.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Jul 2026
Philomenadin Ferdinamarie Sharmila, Sivakumar Haripriya, Devanathan Nivedha, Priya Samiksha, Ramamurthy Narayan, Raj Ratchagadasse Vimal, Jayagandan Sangitha, Dhodapkar Rahul
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Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) continues to pose a significant public health threat due to recurrent outbreaks driven by antigenic drift, vector adaptation and potential changes in virulence. This study examined the genetic and antigenic characteristics of CHIKV isolates from the 2018 and 2023-24 outbreaks in southern India. Whole-genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis were performed on outbreak isolates....
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