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The Newala epidemic: III. The virus: isolation, pathogenic properties and relationship to the epidemic

Year: 1956

Type: article

Abstract: This report on a large outbreak of disease, known locally as ‘Chikungunya’, in the Newala district of Tanganyika concerns the circumstances of isolation of strains of virus, some of their properties, and their relation to the epidemic. The work, reported here, started in Newala from 18 February to 10 March, 1953, and continued thereafter in Entebbe.

Source: Journal of Hygiene

DOI: 10.1017/s0022172400044442

Author: R. W. Ross

Institution: Uganda Virus Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Mosquito-borne diseases and control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2070568063