Concurrent outbreaks of dengue, chikungunya and Zika virus infections – an unprecedented epidemic wave of mosquito-borne viruses in the Pacific 2012

Concurrent outbreaks of dengue, chikungunya and Zika virus infections – an unprecedented epidemic wave of mosquito-borne viruses in the Pacific 2012–2014

Published:2014-10-16 Issue:41 Volume:19 Page:
ISSN:1560-7917
Container-title:Eurosurveillance
language:en
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Author:

Roth A¹,Mercier A¹,Lepers C¹,Hoy D¹,Duituturaga S¹,Benyon E¹,Guillaumot L²,Souarès Y¹

Affiliation:

1. Secretariat of the Pacific Community, New Caledonia

2. Institut Pasteur de Nouvelle-Caledonie, Noumea, New Caledonia

Abstract

Since January 2012, the Pacific Region has experienced 28 new documented outbreaks and circulation of dengue, chikungunya and Zika virus. These mosquito-borne disease epidemics seem to become more frequent and diverse, and it is likely that this is only the early stages of a wave that will continue for several years. Improved surveillance and response measures are needed to mitigate the already heavy burden on island health systems and limit further spread to other parts of the world.

Publisher

European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC)

Subject

Virology,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Epidemiology

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