Sindbis virus outbreak and evidence for geographical expansion in Finland, 2021
Maija T. Suvanto, Ruut Uusitalo, Eveline Otte im Kampe, Tytti Vuorinen, Satu Kurkela, Olli Vapalahti, Timothée Dub, Eili Huhtamo, Essi M. Korhonen
Abstract
Sindbis virus (SINV) caused a large outbreak in Finland in 2021 with 566 laboratory-confirmed human cases and a notable geographical expansion. Compared with the last large outbreak in 2002, incidence was higher in several hospital districts but lower in traditionally endemic locations in eastern parts of the country. A high incidence is also expected in 2022. Awareness of SINV should be raised in Finland to increase recognition of the disease and prevent transmission through the promotion of control measures.
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OutbreakSindbis virusIncidence (geometry)Transmission (telecommunications)VirologyAlphavirus infectionGeographyVirusBiologyDemographyVeterinary medicineMedicineChikungunyaBiochemistrySociologyElectrical engineeringEngineeringOpticsPhysicsGeneRNAViral Infections and Outbreaks ResearchViral Infections and VectorsMosquito-borne diseases and control