Arboviruses of human health significance in Papua New Guinea

Jonduo, Marinjho H. , Bande, Grace, and Horwood, Paul (2012) Arboviruses of human health significance in Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea Medical Journal, 55 (1-4). pp. 35-44.

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Abstract

Arboviruses (arthropod-borne viruses) are important emerging pathogens in many tropical and developing countries of the world. The Southeast Asian and Western Pacific regions have recently experienced large outbreaks of dengue, Japanese encephalitis and chikungunya fever. In Papua New Guinea (PNG) serological surveys and mosquito isolation experiments suggest that arboviruses are prevalent throughout the country. However, the lack of surveillance and clinical reporting means that the distribution and prevalence of these diseases is unknown. In this paper we review the most important arboviruses with regard to human health in the PNG region.

Item ID: 47541
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 0031-1480
Date Deposited: 08 Mar 2017 03:25
FoR Codes: 11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1103 Clinical Sciences > 110309 Infectious Diseases @ 100%
SEO Codes: 92 HEALTH > 9201 Clinical Health (Organs, Diseases and Abnormal Conditions) > 920109 Infectious Diseases @ 100%
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