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Mopeia virus-related arenavirus in natal multimammate mice, Morogoro, Tanzania.
- Source :
- Emerging Infectious Diseases; Dec2009, Vol. 15 Issue 12, p2008-2012, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2009
-
Abstract
- A serosurvey involving 2,520 small mammals from Tanzania identified a hot spot of arenavirus circulation in Morogoro. Molecular screening detected a new arenavirus in Natal multimammate mice (Mastomys natalensis), Morogoro virus, related to Mopeia virus. Only a small percentage of mice carry Morogoro virus, although a large proportion shows specific antibodies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10806040
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 105260645
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1512.090864