Evidence of previous but not current transmission of chikungunya virus in southern and central Vietnam: Results from a systematic review and a seroprevalence study in four locations.

• Main Authors: Tran Minh Quan (Author), Huynh Thi Phuong (Author), Nguyen Ha Thao Vy (Author), Nguyen Thi Le Thanh (Author), Nguyen Thi Nam Lien (Author), Tran Thi Kim Hong (Author), Pham Ngoc Dung (Author), Nguyen Van Vinh Chau (Author), Maciej F Boni (Author), Hannah E Clapham (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2018-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Arbovirus infections are a serious concern in tropical countries due to their high levels of transmission and morbidity. With the outbreaks of chikungunya (CHIKV) in surrounding regions in recent years and the fact that the environment in Vietnam is suitable for the vectors of CHIKV, the possibility...