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The emergence of arthropod-borne viral diseases: A global prospective on dengue, chikungunya and zika fevers

  • Acta Trop. 2017 Feb;166:155-163. doi: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2016.11.020.
Sandra V Mayer 1,  Robert B Tesh 2,  Nikos Vasilakis 3
Affiliations

Affiliations

  • 1 Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston, TX 77555-0609, USA.
  • 2 Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston, TX 77555-0609, USA; Center for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases, UTMB, Galveston, USA; Center for Tropical Diseases, UTMB, Galveston, TX 77555-0609, USA; Institute for Human Infections and Immunity, UTMB, Galveston, TX 77555-0610, USA.
  • 3 Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston, TX 77555-0609, USA; Center for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases, UTMB, Galveston, USA; Center for Tropical Diseases, UTMB, Galveston, TX 77555-0609, USA; Institute for Human Infections and Immunity, UTMB, Galveston, TX 77555-0610, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].
PMID: 27876643 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2016.11.020
Abstract

Arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) present a substantial threat to human and animal health worldwide. Arboviruses can cause a variety of clinical presentations that range from mild to life threatening symptoms. Many arboviruses are present in nature through two distinct cycles, the urban and sylvatic cycle that are maintained in complex biological cycles. In this review we briefly discuss the factors driving the emergence of arboviruses, such as the anthropogenic aspects of unrestrained human population growth, economic expansion and globalization. Also the important aspects of viruses and vectors in the occurrence of arboviruses epidemics. The focus of this review will be on dengue, zika and chikungunya viruses, particularly because these viruses are currently causing a negative impact on public health and economic damage around the world.

Keywords

Arboviruses; Chikungunya; Dengue; Emergence; Human transmission; Zika.

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