Early clearance of Chikungunya virus in children is associated with a strong innate immune response

• Main Authors: Diane, Simarmata, Ng, David Chun Ern, Yiu-Wing, Kam, Lee, Bernett, Magdline Sia, Henry Sum, Her, Zhisheng, Chow, Angela, Yee-Sin, Leo, Jane, Cardosa, Perera, David, Ooi, Mong How, Ng, Lisa F.P.
• Format: E-Article
• Language: English
• Published: Nature Publishing Group 2016
• Subjects: QR355 Virology; R Medicine (General); RJ Pediatrics
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/12144/1/Early%20clearance%20of%20Chikungunya%20virus%20in%20children%20is%20associated%20with%20a%20strong%20innate%20immune%20response.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/12144/; http://www.nature.com/scientificreports

Chikungunya fever (CHIKF) is a global infectious disease which can affect a wide range of age groups. The pathological and immunological response upon Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) infection have been reported over the last few years. However, the clinical profile and immune response upon CHIKV infectio...