Genomic and eco-epidemiological investigations in Uruguay reveal local Chikungunya virus transmission dynamics during its expansion across the Americas in 2023.

Authors :: Burgueño A
Giovanetti M
Fonseca V
Morel N
Lima M
Castro E
Guimarães NR
Iani FCM
Bormida V
Cortinas MN
Ramas V
Coppola L
Bento AI
Franco L
Rico JM
Lourenço J
Junior Alcantara LC
Chiparelli H
Source :: Emerging microbes & infections [Emerg Microbes Infect] 2024 Dec; Vol. 13 (1), pp. 2332672. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 15.
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Uruguay experienced its first Chikungunya virus outbreak in 2023, resulting in a significant burden to its healthcare system. We conducted analysis based on real-time genomic surveillance (30 novel whole genomes) to offer timely insights into recent local transmission dynamics and eco-epidemiological factors behind its emergence and spread in the country.

Subjects :: Uruguay epidemiology
Americas epidemiology
Disease Outbreaks
Genomics
Chikungunya virus genetics

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