Publication

Title: Retrospective Genomic Surveillance of Chikungunya Transmission in Minas Gerais State, Southeast Brazil
Authors: Fritsch H, Giovanetti M, Xavier J, Adelino T, Fonseca V, de Jesus J, de Jesus R, Freitas C, Peterka C, Campelo de Albuquerque C, Bispo de Filippis A, da Cunha R, Silva E, Alcantara L, Iani F.
Journal: Microbiology Spectrum,10(5):. doi: 10.1128/spectrum.01285-22.: (2022)

Abstract

Arbovirus infections in Brazil, including chikungunya, dengue, yellow fever, and Zika, result in considerable morbidity and mortality and are pressing public health concerns. However, our understanding of these outbreaks is hampered by the limited availability of genomic data.

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Citation: Fritsch H, Giovanetti M, Xavier J, Adelino T, Fonseca V, de Jesus J, de Jesus R, Freitas C, Peterka C, Campelo de Albuquerque C, Bispo de Filippis A, da Cunha R, Silva E, Alcantara L, Iani F. Retrospective Genomic Surveillance of Chikungunya Transmission in Minas Gerais State, Southeast Brazil Microbiology Spectrum,10(5):. doi: 10.1128/spectrum.01285-22.: (2022).


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