Reemergence of Chikungunya Virus in Bo, Sierra Leone

Authors

Rashid Ansumana
Kathryn H. Jacobsen, University of RichmondFollow
Tomasz A. Leski
Andrea L. Covington
Umaru Bangura
Mary H. Hodges
Baochuan Lin
Alfred S. Bockarie
Josesph M. Lamin
Moses J. Bockarie
David A. Stenger

Document Type

Article

DOI

10.3201/eid1907.121563

Publication Date

7-2013

Abstract

We diagnosed 400 possible IgM-positive cases of chikungunya virus in Bo, Sierra Leone, during July 2012–January 2013 by using lateral flow immunoassays. Cases detected likely represent only a small fraction of total cases. Further laboratory testing is required to confirm this outbreak and characterize the virus.

Publisher Statement

Copyright © 2013, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1907.121563

Recommended Citation

Ansumana R, Jacobsen KH, Leski TA, Covington AL, Bangura U, Hodges MH, Lin B, Bockarie MJ, Stenger DA. Reemergence of chikungunya virus in Bo, Sierra Leone. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2013 July; 19(7): 1108–1110.