Molecular Characterization of Chikungunya Virus, Philippines, 2011–2013

Abstract

During 2011–2013, a nationwide outbreak of chikungunya virus infection occurred in the Philippines. The Asian genotype was identified as the predominant genotype; sporadic cases of the East/Central/South African genotype were detected in Mindanao. Further monitoring is needed to define the transmission pattern of this virus in the Philippines.

Keywords

• Chikungunya virus
• molecular epidemiology
• genotype
• outbreak
• Philippines
• viruses