Abstract
In August 2017, an autochthonous chikungunya case was reported in south-east France. By mid-September, eight additional autochthonous cases were found in the index case’s neighbourhood, where the chikungunya virus vector Aedes albopictus was observed. Genomic characterisation identified an East-Central South African (ECSA) lineage strain, probably from the Central African region and carrying an adaptive mutation facilitating transmission by Ae. albopictus. The event confirms we need early case detection and response to contain chikungunya in Europe.
Highlights
Citation style for this article: Calba Clémentine, Guerbois-Galla Mathilde, Franke Florian, Jeannin Charles, Auzet-Caillaud Michelle, Grard Gilda, Pigaglio Lucette, Decoppet Anne, Weicherding Joel, Savaill Marie-Christine, Munoz-Riviero Manuel, Chaud Pascal, Cadiou Bernard, Ramalli Lauriane, Fournier Pierre, Noël Harold, De Lamballerie Xavier, Paty Marie-Claire, Leparc-Goffart Isabelle
Article submitted on 16 September 2017 / accepted on 28 September 2017 / published on 28 September 2017 In August 2017, an autochthonous chikungunya case was reported in south-east France
The National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for arboviruses confirmed the case on 11 August
Summary
Citation style for this article: Calba Clémentine, Guerbois-Galla Mathilde, Franke Florian, Jeannin Charles, Auzet-Caillaud Michelle, Grard Gilda, Pigaglio Lucette, Decoppet Anne, Weicherding Joel, Savaill Marie-Christine, Munoz-Riviero Manuel, Chaud Pascal, Cadiou Bernard, Ramalli Lauriane, Fournier Pierre, Noël Harold, De Lamballerie Xavier, Paty Marie-Claire, Leparc-Goffart Isabelle. Article submitted on 16 September 2017 / accepted on 28 September 2017 / published on 28 September 2017 In August 2017, an autochthonous chikungunya case was reported in south-east France. By mid-September, eight additional autochthonous cases were found in the index case’s neighbourhood, where the chikungunya virus vector Aedes albopictus was observed.
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