Experimental Andes virus infection in deer mice: characteristics of infection and clearance in a heterologous rodent host.

New World hantaviruses can cause hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome with high mortality in humans. Distinct virus species are hosted by specific rodent reservoirs, which also serve as the vectors. Although regional spillover has been documented, it is unknown whether rodent reservoirs are competent...

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Main Authors: Jessica R Spengler, Elaine Haddock, Don Gardner, Brian Hjelle, Heinz Feldmann, Joseph Prescott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3561286?pdf=render