Climate change could shift disease burden from malaria to arboviruses in Africa
Malaria is a long-standing public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa, whereas arthropod-
borne viruses (arboviruses) such as dengue and chikungunya cause an under-recognised …
borne viruses (arboviruses) such as dengue and chikungunya cause an under-recognised …
[HTML][HTML] Global expansion of chikungunya virus: mapping the 64-year history
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-transmitted alphavirus that is emerging as a
global threat because of the highly debilitating nature of the associated disease and …
global threat because of the highly debilitating nature of the associated disease and …
Global spread of dengue virus types: mapping the 70 year history
Since the first isolation of dengue virus (DENV) in 1943, four types have been identified.
Global phenomena such as urbanization and international travel are key factors in …
Global phenomena such as urbanization and international travel are key factors in …
Uncovering the burden of dengue in Africa: considerations on magnitude, misdiagnosis, and ancestry
EM Gainor, E Harris, AD LaBeaud - Viruses, 2022 - mdpi.com
Dengue is a re-emerging neglected disease of major public health importance. This review
highlights important considerations for dengue disease in Africa, including epidemiology …
highlights important considerations for dengue disease in Africa, including epidemiology …
Current challenges and implications for dengue, chikungunya and Zika seroprevalence studies worldwide: A scoping review
Background Arboviral infections are a public health concern and an escalating problem
worldwide. Estimating the burden of these diseases represents a major challenge that is …
worldwide. Estimating the burden of these diseases represents a major challenge that is …
Characterization and productivity profiles of Aedes aegypti (L.) breeding habitats across rural and urban landscapes in western and coastal Kenya
Background Aedes aegypti, the principal vector for dengue and other emerging arboviruses,
breeds preferentially in various man-made and natural container habitats. In the absence of …
breeds preferentially in various man-made and natural container habitats. In the absence of …
Emerging Mosquito-Borne Viruses Linked to Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus: Global Status and Preventive Strategies
J Näslund, C Ahlm, K Islam, M Evander… - Vector-Borne and …, 2021 - liebertpub.com
Emerging mosquito-borne viruses continue to cause serious health problems and economic
burden among billions of people living in and near the tropical belt of the world. The highly …
burden among billions of people living in and near the tropical belt of the world. The highly …
Characteristics of Aedes aegypti adult mosquitoes in rural and urban areas of western and coastal Kenya
Aedes aegypti is the main vector for yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses.
Recent outbreaks of dengue and chikungunya have been reported in Kenya. Presence and …
Recent outbreaks of dengue and chikungunya have been reported in Kenya. Presence and …
Prevalence of dengue and chikungunya virus infections in north-eastern Tanzania: a cross sectional study among participants presenting with malaria-like symptoms
DC Kajeguka, RD Kaaya, S Mwakalinga… - BMC infectious …, 2016 - Springer
Background In spite of increasing reports of dengue and chikungunya activity in Tanzania,
limited research has been done to document the general epidemiology of dengue and …
limited research has been done to document the general epidemiology of dengue and …
High rates of o'nyong nyong and Chikungunya virus transmission in coastal Kenya
AD LaBeaud, T Banda, J Brichard… - PLoS neglected …, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Background Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) and o'nyong nyong virus (ONNV) are mosquito-
borne alphaviruses endemic in East Africa that cause acute febrile illness and arthritis. The …
borne alphaviruses endemic in East Africa that cause acute febrile illness and arthritis. The …