Modeling dynamic introduction of Chikungunya virus in the United States.

• Main Authors: Diego Ruiz-Moreno (Author), Irma Sanchez Vargas (Author), Ken E Olson (Author), Laura C Harrington (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral infection of humans that previously was confined to regions in central Africa. However, during this century, the virus has shown surprising potential for geographic expansion as it invaded other countries including more temperate regions. With no vaccine and no...