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High seroprevalence of IgM antibodies against chikungunya among patients with acute febrile illness seeking healthcare in a malaria-endemic area in the Afar Region, Northeast Ethiopia

Biruk Zerfu
James W. Larrick
Gezahegne Mamo
Tesfu Kassa
Mengistu Legesse

20246 citationsOpen accessAddis Ababa University

Abstract

The study revealed a high seroprevalence of acute chikungunya virus infection among febrile patients in the Afar Region, highlighting the importance of regular screening for arbovirus infection in febrile patients to control and mitigate chikungunya spread.

Research topics

Mosquito-borne diseases and control
Viral Infections and Vectors
Malaria Research and Control

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1177/20503121241276557

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