Imported Chikungunya Virus Strains, Taiwan, 2006–2014
Open Access
- 1 November 2016
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 22 (11), 1981-1984
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2211.160404
Abstract
We identified 78 imported chikungunya cases in Taiwan during 2006–2014. Sixty-six (84.6%) cases were initially suspected to be dengue, which indicates the necessity for laboratory diagnostics in differentiation between dengue and chikungunya. Results also emphasize the need for active surveillance of febrile illness at points of entry.Keywords
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