Reconstruction of Zika Virus Introduction in Brazil

We estimated the speed of Zika virus introduction in Brazil by using confirmed cases at the municipal level. Our models indicate a southward pattern of introduction starting from the northeastern coast and a pattern of movement toward the western border with an average speed of spread of 42 km/day o...

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Main Authors: Kate Zinszer, Kathryn Morrison, John S. Brownstein, Fatima Marinho, Alexandre F. Santos, Elaine O. Nsoesie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2017-01-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/23/1/16-1274_article