Preparedness and Response for Introduction in the Americas Chikungunya Virus

The mosquito-borne chikungunya virus has, in the past, caused massive and sustained outbreaks in Asia and Africa, infecting more than two million people, with attack rates as high as 68% in some areas. With the movement of travelers, new Guidelines for preparedness and response for chikungunya virus introduction in the Americas have been launched. They aim to help countries throughout the region to detect the virus and prevent and control the disease, should it appear.