Current status of dengue virus, poliovirus, and chikungunya virus in Pakistan

Braira Wahid

doi:10.1002/jmv.25513

Current status of dengue virus, poliovirus, and chikungunya virus in Pakistan

Braira Wahid

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Abstract

Epidemics of infectious diseases especially dengue virus (DENV), chikungunya virus (CHIKV), and poliovirus are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in Pakistan. Risks associated with these outbreaks have drastic effects on the healthcare infrastructure and economy of the country. This report provides the current status of DENV, poliovirus, and CHIKV in Pakistan and further highlights the measures needed to control these infections.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1725-1728
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Medical Virology
Volume	91
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.25513
Publication status	Published - Oct 2019
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Aedes aeygpti
CHIKV
DENV
mosquito
Pakistan
polio

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Current status of dengue virus, poliovirus, and chikungunya virus in Pakistan

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