Genomic and Epidemiological Surveillance of Zika Virus in the Amazon Region

by Giovanetti et al.

This study reveals how the ZIKV epidemic was ignited and maintained within the largest urban metropolis in the Amazon. These results might contribute to improving the public health response to outbreaks in Brazil.

18th February 2020 • comment

Genomic, epidemiological and digital surveillance of Chikungunya virus in the Brazilian Amazon

by Naveca et al.

This study highlights the potential of combining traditional surveillance with portable genome sequencing technologies and digital epidemiology to inform public health surveillance in the Amazon region. Data reveal a large CHIKV-ECSA outbreak in Boa Vista, limited potential for future CHIKV outbreaks, and indicate a replacement of the Asian genotype by the ECSA genotype in the Amazon region.

7th March 2019 • comment