Imported chikungunya virus strains, Taiwan, 2006–2014

Cheng Fen Yang, Chien Ling Su, Tung Chien Hsu, Shu Fen Chang, Chien Chou Lin, Jason C. Huang*, Pei Yun Shu

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1981-1984
Number of pages4
JournalEmerging Infectious Diseases
Volume22
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2016

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