Molecular Identification of Arboviral Infections (Dengue, Chikungunya, Yellow Fever, Rift Valley Fever, Mayaro, West Nile, and Zika) in Acute Febrile Illnesses Without Malaria in Kenya's Garissa and Mombasa Counties, July 2023 and July 2024 - Takeaways - MDSpire
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Molecular Identification of Arboviral Infections (Dengue, Chikungunya, Yellow Fever, Rift Valley Fever, Mayaro, West Nile, and Zika) in Acute Febrile Illnesses Without Malaria in Kenya's Garissa and Mombasa Counties, July 2023 and July 2024

  • By

  • Abdi Roba

  • John Kiiru

  • Elvis Kirui

  • Paul Langat

  • Marygorett Mbeneka

  • Mellap Wanyonyi

  • Judith Nasengo

  • Hakim I. Lagu

  • Emmanuel Achol

  • Muna Affara

  • Florian Gehre

  • Hussein Hassan

  • Evans Odiambo

  • Fatuma Dugay

  • Aden Hussein

  • Frankline Okemwa

  • Salma Swaleh

  • Suleiman Thani

  • Rose Gichana

  • Isaiah Karissa

  • Millicent Ndia

  • January 9, 2026

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    Sub-Saharan Africa faces significant public health threats from arboviruses, which cause various syndromes including viral hemorrhagic fever and encephalitis.

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    The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of selected arboviral agents in non-malarial febrile patients in Garissa and Mombasa Counties, Kenya.

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    A mobile laboratory was deployed to enhance diagnostic capabilities in remote areas, significantly reducing sample turnaround time for arboviral infections.

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    Garissa County, with a large refugee population, is particularly vulnerable to cross-border epidemics due to limited laboratory capacity and security issues.

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    Mombasa County, economically developed with numerous health facilities, also serves as a critical site for arboviral surveillance and diagnosis.

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Molecular Identification of Arboviral Infections (Dengue, Chikungunya, Yellow Fever, Rift Valley Fever, Mayaro, West Nile, and Zika) in Acute Febrile Illnesses Without Malaria in Kenya's Garissa and Mombasa Counties, July 2023 and July 2024

  • by Abdi Roba, John Kiiru, Elvis Kirui, Paul Langat, Marygorett Mbeneka, Mellap Wanyonyi, Judith Nasengo, Hakim I. Lagu, Emmanuel Achol, Muna Affara, Florian Gehre, Hussein Hassan, Evans Odiambo, Fatuma Dugay, Aden Hussein, Frankline Okemwa, Salma Swaleh, Suleiman Thani, Rose Gichana, Isaiah Karissa, Millicent Ndia

  • January 9, 2026

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