Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

Contributors

Foreword

Chapter 1: The Origins of Chikungunya and Zika Viruses—History of the Discoveries

Abstract

The Beginnings of Arboviral Discovery

Earliest Description of Chikungunya Virus Emergence

The Earliest Description of ZIKAV Emergence

Were These Really the Earliest Emergence Events?

History Repeating Itself (Current Emergence Events)

Chapter 2: Chikungunya Virus and Zika Virus Transmission Cycles

Abstract

Introduction

Transmission of Arboviruses Between Vectors and Vertebrates

Transmission Cycles of CHIKV

Transmission Cycles of ZIKV

Laboratory Studies

Coinfection of Mosquitoes With CHIKV and ZIKV

Control of CHIKV and ZIKV by Targeting Mosquitoes

Conclusion

Chapter 3: Chikungunya and Zika Disease

Abstract

Introduction

Chikungunya

Treatment

Prognosis

Zika Syndromes

Differential Diagnosis

Prognosis

Management

Chapter 4: Emergences of Chikungunya and Zika in Africa

Abstract

Introduction

Geographic Distribution of the Emergence of Chikungunya and Zika Viruses in Humans

Mosquito and Other Vectors

Other Vertebrate Hosts

Phylogeny

Transmission Cycle

Surveillance

Prevention and Control

Perspectives

Chapter 5: Chikungunya and Zika Virus in Asia

Abstract

Acknowledgments

Chikungunya Virus in Asia

Zika Virus in Asia

Chapter 6: Chikungunya Virus and Zika Virus in Europe

Abstract

Chikungunya Epidemiology in Europe

ZIKA Epidemiology in Europe

Vector Distribution for CHIKV and ZIKV

Chapter 7: The Emergence of Chikungunya and Zika Viruses in the Americas

Abstract

Emergence of Infectious Disease in the Americas

Chikungunya in the Caribbean and South America

CHIKV Emergence in the United States

Emergence of ZIKA Virus

Chapter 8: Viral Genetics of Chikungunya Virus and Zika Virus and Its Influence in Their Emergence and Application for Public Health Control Strategies

Abstract

Introduction

Genetics and Evolution of Arboviruses and the Importance to Public Health

Molecular Biology and Intracellular Life Cycle of CHIKV

Genetic Lineages of CHIKV

Re-emergence of CHIKV ECSA Genotype in Kenya and the Epidemics in the Indian Ocean

Dispersal of CHIKV to Europe and Southeast Asia

Viral Genetics of CHIKV and Molecular Mechanisms Determining Vector Competence

Deliberate Attenuation of CHIKV by Genetic Mutations

ZIKV and Its Molecular Biology

Phylogenetics of ZIKV and Genetic Mutations Associated With Emerging Strains

Manipulation of Viral Genetics to Generate Vaccine Candidates for ZIKV

Conclusions

Chapter 9: Diagnostics and Laboratory Techniques

Abstract

Introduction

Chikungunya Virus

ZIKA Virus

Chapter 10: Animal Models for Chikungunya Virus and Zika Virus

Abstract

Chikungunya Virus

Zika Virus

Summary

Chapter 11: Chikungunya and Zika Virus Vaccines

Abstract

Introduction

CHIKV Whole Virus Formulations

ZIKV Whole-Virus Formulations

CHIKV Live-Attenuated Virus Vaccines

ZIKV Live-Attenuated Virus Vaccines

Chimeric Virus and Viral Vectored CHIKV Vaccines

Chimeric Virus and Viral Vectored ZIKV Vaccines

CHIKV Nucleic Acid Vaccines

ZIKV Nucleic Acid Vaccines

CHIKV Subunit and Virus-Like Particle Vaccines

ZIKV Subunit Vaccine Development

Challenges and Future Outlook for CHIKV and ZIKV Vaccines

Chapter 12: Chikungunya and Zika: The Future

Abstract

Future Trends in the Western Hemisphere

Viral Virulence, Vectorial Capacity, and Evolution

Role of Animal Species in Maintenance and Transmission

Immune Enhancement, Crossprotection

Vaccines and Antivirals

Index