| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6127790 | Acta Tropica | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We detected Chikungunya virus in collected mosquitoes for the first time in Yemen. ⺠Aedes aegypti was abundant in the inspected areas in Al Hodayda Governorate. ⺠Container index and larval population density were high in CHIKV positive areas. ⺠Positive females were collected from Al Khokha-Eritrean refugee camp. ⺠Uncovered water containers inside human residence allow vector to spread disease.
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Authors
Alia Zayed, Abdullah A. Awash, Mohammed A. Esmail, Hani A. Al-Mohamadi, Mostafa Al-Salwai, Adel Al-Jasari, Iman Medhat, Maria E. Morales-Betoulle, Abraham Mnzava,