Title
Reemergence of Chikungunya Virus in Bo, Sierra Leone
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.
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.