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Emily Webb
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Producer and Presenter, BBC
London
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Lifestyle , Fitness , Cooking , Food And Drink , Health
Content
Obesity's Unexpected Influence: Reduced Alphavirus Transmission and Altered Immune Activation in the Vector
By Pallavi Rai, Emily Webb, Sally L. Paulson, Lin Kang| Wiley Online Library Verified 1 Introduction Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) and Mayaro virus (MAYV) are emerging/re-emerging mosquito-borne alphaviruses that have caused recent outbreaks of acute febrile illness and chronic debilitating polyarthritis [1-3] in the Americas. According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), during the first quarter of 2024, approximately 186 000 cases of CHIKV were reported in the Americas [4], with the first reported local transmission recorded in Argentina and Uruguay [5].
By Melissa Hamilton, Emily Webb, Max Peterson, Grishma Patel| Microbiology Research@ Article metrics loading... /content/journal/jgv/10.1099/jgv.0.002001References Acosta-Ampudia Y, Monsalve DM, Rodríguez Y, Pacheco Y, Anaya J-M et al. Mayaro: an emerging viral threat?. Emerg Microbes Infect 2018; 7:163 [View Article] [PubMed][Google Scholar] Lorenz C, Freitas Ribeiro A, Chiaravalloti-Neto F. Mayaro virus distribution in South America. Acta Trop 2019; 198:105093 2019 Jul 17 [View Article] [PubMed][Google Scholar] Diagne CT, Bengue M, Choumet V, Hamel R, Pompon J et al.
Obesity's Unexpected Influence: Reduced Alphavirus Transmission and Altered Immune Activation in the Vector
By Pallavi Rai, Emily Webb, Sally L. Paulson, Lin Kang| Wiley Online Library Verified 1 Introduction Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) and Mayaro virus (MAYV) are emerging/re-emerging mosquito-borne alphaviruses that have caused recent outbreaks of acute febrile illness and chronic debilitating polyarthritis [1-3] in the Americas. According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), during the first quarter of 2024, approximately 186 000 cases of CHIKV were reported in the Americas [4], with the first reported local transmission recorded in Argentina and Uruguay [5].
Company Info
BBC
BBC News is the news division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), established in 1922. It is the largest broadcast news organization in the world, employing around 5,500 journalists and 7,000 staff globally. The organization produces over 120 hours of content daily across radio, television, and digital platforms, with its headquarters located in London and 50 international bureaus staffed by more than 250 foreign correspondents. BBC News provides comprehensive news coverage through its TV channel, regional programs, and specialized services. It delivers news via BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and local stations, while its digital platforms offer live updates and multimedia content. The division produces flagship news programs, in-depth documentaries, and podcasts, catering to both UK residents and international audiences. Funded primarily by the UK television license fee, BBC News focuses on delivering impartial news without subscription fees for its core services.
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