Outbreak of Chikungunya Virus Infection, Vanimo, Papua New Guinea

Abstract

In June 2012, health authorities in Papua New Guinea detected an increase in febrile illnesses in Vanimo. Chikungunya virus of the Eastern/Central/Southern African genotype harboring the E1:A226V mutation was identified. This ongoing outbreak has spread to ≥8 other provinces and has had a harmful effect on public health.

Keywords

• chikungunya
• chikungunya virus
• CHIKV
• viruses
• mutant strain
• Aedes albopictus