Outbreak of chikungunya virus infection, Vanimo, Papua New Guinea

Emerg Infect Dis. 2013;19(9):1535-8. doi: 10.3201/eid1909.130130.

Abstract

In June 2012, health authorities in Papua New Guinea detected an increase in febrile illnesses in Vanimo. Chikungunya virus of the Eastern/Central/Southern African genotype harboring the E1:A226V mutation was identified. This ongoing outbreak has spread to ≥8 other provinces and has had a harmful effect on public health.

Keywords: Aedes albopictus; CHIKV; Papua New Guinea; chikungunya; chikungunya virus; mutant strain; outbreak; viruses.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Alphavirus Infections / epidemiology*
  • Chikungunya Fever
  • Chikungunya virus / classification
  • Chikungunya virus / genetics*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mutation
  • Papua New Guinea / epidemiology
  • Phylogeny
  • Seasons
  • Viral Envelope Proteins / genetics
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Viral Envelope Proteins