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Concurrent chikungunya and dengue virus infections during simultaneous outbreaks, Gabon, 2007

Emerging Infectious Diseases, Volume 15, No. 4, Year 2009

An outbreak of febrile illness occurred in Gabon in 2007, with 20,000 suspected cases. Chikungunya or dengue-2 virus infections were identified in 321 patients; 8 patients had documented co-infections. Aedes albopictus was identified as the principal vector for the transmission of both viruses.

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Citations: 228
Authors: 11
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi: 10.3201/eid1504.080664
e-ISSN: 10806059
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Study Locations
Gabon

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