Potential Zika virus spread within and beyond India (original) (raw)

We analyzed the potential spread of the Zika virus in India, particularly focusing on the passenger travel patterns from Rajasthan. By using IATA data, cities in India were ranked based on their receiving volume of travelers, with Mumbai receiving the most passengers. The study concluded that Indian cities linked to Rajasthan may face significant risks of domestic Zika virus outbreaks, particularly highlighting the vulnerability of Chennai due to high connectivity and favorable transmission conditions.