The Chikungunya virus: A reemerging cause of acute febrile illness in the high jungle of northern Peru.
Miguel Angel Aguilar-LuisHugh WatsonYordi Tarazona-CastroLucinda Troyes-RiveraFelipe Cabellos-AltamiranoWilmer Silva-CasoRonald Aquino-OrtegaHugo Carrillo-NgVictor Zavaleta-GavidiaJuana Mercedes Del Valle-MendozaPublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2023)
The study reports a considerable frequency of CHIKV infections among patients with AFI from the high jungle of northern Peru. These findings highlight the importance of recognizing CHIKV as an ongoing pathogen with continuous transmission in various areas of Peru. It is crucial to enhance epidemiological surveillance by implementing reliable diagnostic techniques, as the clinical symptoms of CHIKV infection can be nonspecific.