An emerging public health threat: Mayaro virus increases its distribution in Peru

BackgroundThe infection caused by Mayaro virus (MAYV), which presents as an acute febrile illness, is considered a neglected tropical disease. The virus is an endemic and emerging pathogen in South America and the Caribbean, responsible for occasional and poorly characterized outbreaks. Currently there is limited information about its expansion and risk areas.MethodsA cross-sectional study was performed in 10 urban primary care health centers in...