Genetic Characterization of Chikungunya Virus in Field-Caught <i>Aedes aegypti</i> Mosquitoes Collected during the Recent Outbreaks in 2019, Thailand

Genetic Characterization of Chikungunya Virus in Field-Caught <i>Aedes aegypti</i> Mosquitoes Collected during the Recent Outbreaks in 2019, Thailand

Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne virus belonging to the genus<i> Alphavirus</i>. The virus is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected female<i> Aedes </i>mosquitoes, primarily <i>Aedes aegypti</i>. CHIKV infection is spreading worldwide, and it...

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Main Authors: Proawpilart Intayot, Atchara Phumee, Rungfar Boonserm, Sriwatapron Sor-suwan, Rome Buathong, Supaporn Wacharapluesadee, Narisa Brownell, Yong Poovorawan, Padet Siriyasatien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
genetic characterization
Chikungunya virus
<i>Aedes aegypti</i>
Thailand
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/8/3/121

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