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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

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Reconstruction of Zika Virus Introduction in Brazil.

Zinszer Kate K Morrison Kathryn K Brownstein John S JS Marinho Fatima F Santos Alexandre F AF Nsoesie Elaine O EO

Emerging infectious diseases 20170115 1

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. ...[more]

PMID: 27618573

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