Past and future epidemic potential of chikungunya virus in Australia.
Timothy WhiteGina MinchamBrian L MontgomeryCassie C JansenXiaodong HuangCraig R WilliamsRobert L P FlowerHelen M FaddyFrancesca D FrentiuElvina ViennetPublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2021)
By estimating the epidemic potential for CHIKV transmission on mainland Australia and the Torres Strait, we identified key areas of focus for controlling vector populations and reducing human exposure. As the epidemic potential of the virus is estimated to rise towards 2029, a greater focus on control and prevention measures should be implemented in at-risk locations.