Epidemiology, seroprevalence, and circulation of Chikungunya virus in Southern Africa (SADC region): A systematic review

Siphamandla Lamula, Ndivhuwo Ramatsitsi, Lisa Buwa-Komoreng

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0014438
Published: 2026-06-16
Container: PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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@article{allodium:10.1371/journal.pntd.0014438,
  title = {Epidemiology, seroprevalence, and circulation of Chikungunya virus in Southern Africa (SADC region): A systematic review},
  author = {Siphamandla Lamula and Ndivhuwo Ramatsitsi and Lisa Buwa-Komoreng},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases},
  doi = {10.1371/journal.pntd.0014438},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0014438}
}

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PY  - 2026
JO  - PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
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Lamula, S., Ramatsitsi, N., & Buwa-Komoreng, L. (2026). Epidemiology, seroprevalence, and circulation of Chikungunya virus in Southern Africa (SADC region): A systematic review. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0014438

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