Reconstruction of Zika Virus Introduction in Brazil.

ABSTRACT: 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 or 15,367 km/year.

SUBMITTER: Zinszer K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5176213 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature