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    Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2010 Apr;28(166):331-5.

    [Management in Chikungunya virus infection--a new threat for Europe].

    [Article in Polish]
    Knap JP, Swiatecka A, Kucharska I, Debiński W, Czyrznikowska A.

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    Zakład Higieny i Parazytologii Srodowiska Instytutu Medycyny Wsi w Lublinie.

    Abstract

    The authors present etiology, epidemiology and clinical aspects of one of the tropical diseases--Chikungunya fever (CHIK), which has spread across Europe as emerging infectious disease, transmitted to humans by Aedes mosquitoes. The aim of this study is to present the real threat of CHIK to Europe and especially to Poland. The article also describes actions taken by sanitary authorities in the European Union countries. It focused on the initiatives taken by the State Sanitary Inspection in order to prevent of CHIK and its vector. The article is based on the experience gained by a team from the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate. In conclusion the article describes information related to the occurrence of Chikungunya fever in Europe. Finally, it underlines the necessity of preventive measures too.

    PMID:
    20491349
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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