First detection of chikungunya infection and transmission in Brunei Darussalam
Singapore medical journal
; : e66-8, 2012.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-334502
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
This report describes the chikungunya cases and local transmission detected in Brunei Darussalam for the first time, despite the country being situated in a region that has experienced a multitude of outbreaks over the years. A combined strategy of active case detection, patient isolation and vector control measures was deployed in an attempt to avert further transmission. The findings have important public health implications for international surveillance and control strategies for this re-emerging disease.
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Health context:
Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
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SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Goal 8: Outbreaks, emergencies and disasters
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Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
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Chikungunya Fever
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Neglected Diseases
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Brunei
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Population Surveillance
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Epidemiology
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Disease Outbreaks
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Alphavirus Infections
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Diagnosis
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Chikungunya Fever
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Singapore medical journal
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article