Co-infections with Chikungunya and Dengue Viruses, Guatemala, 2015
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We screened serum samples referred to the national reference laboratory in Guatemala that were positive for chikungunya or dengue viruses in June 2015. Co-infection with both viruses was detected by reverse transcription PCR in 46 (32%) of 144 samples. Specimens should be tested for both arboviruses to detect co-infections.
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Co-distribution and co-infection of chikungunya and dengue viruses.
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