Molecular Epidemiology of Laguna Negra Virus, Mato Grosso State, Brazil

Molecular Epidemiology of Laguna Negra Virus, Mato Grosso State, Brazil

We associated Laguna Negra virus with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in Mato Grosso State, Brazil, and a previously unidentified potential host, the Calomys callidus rodent. Genetic testing revealed homologous sequencing in specimens from 20 humans and 8 mice. Further epidemiologic studies may lead t...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth S. Travassos da Rosa, Daniele B.A. Medeiros, Márcio R.T. Nunes, Darlene B. Simith, Armando de S. Pereira, Mauro R. Elkhoury, Elizabeth Davi Santos, Marília Lavocat, Aparecido A. Marques, Alba V.G. Via, Vânia A. Kohl, Ana C.P. Terças, Paulo D`Andrea, Cibele R. Bonvícino, Elba R. Sampaio de Lemos, Pedro F.C. Vasconcelos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2012-06-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Viruses
hantavirus
Laguna Negra
hantaviral pulmonary syndrome
respiratory infections
rodents
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/18/6/11-0948_article

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