Chikungunya viruses containing the A226V mutation detected retrospectively in Cameroon form a new geographical subclade

•Chikungunya viruses (CHIKVs) in Cameroon form a new geographical subclade.•Cameroon CHIKVs contain the A226V mutation.•Cameroon CHIKVs have an evolutionary rate two times that of the main East/Central/South African (ECSA).•CHIKVs in Yaoundé and surrounding areas are likely Aedes albopictus-adapted....

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Published in:	International journal of infectious diseases Vol. 113; pp. 65 - 73
Main Authors:	Agbodzi, Bright, Yousseu, Francine Berlange Sado, Simo, Fredy Brice Nemg, Kumordjie, Selassie, Yeboah, Clara, Mosore, Mba-Tihssommah, Bentil, Ronald E., Prieto, Karla, Colston, Sophie M., Attram, Naiki, Nimo-Paintsil, Shirley, Fox, Anne T., Bonney, Joseph H.K., Ampofo, William, Coatsworth, Heather G., Dinglasan, Rhoel R., Wolfe, David M., Wiley, Michael R., Demanou, Maurice, Letizia, Andrew G.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Canada Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2021 Elsevier
Subjects:	Aedes Aedes albopictus Animals Cameroon Cameroon - epidemiology Chikungunya Fever - epidemiology Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) Chikungunya virus - genetics Disease Outbreaks E1-A226V Humans Mosquito Vectors Mutation New Central African Clade (nCAC) Phylogeny Retrospective Studies Cameroon Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) Cameroon Aedes albopictus New Central African Clade (nCAC) E1-A226V
ISSN:	1201-9712, 1878-3511, 1878-3511
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