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Mopeia virus-related arenavirus in natal multimammate mice, Morogoro, Tanzania.

Authors :
Gunther S
Hoofd G
Charrel R
Roser C
Becker-Ziaja B
Lloyd G
Sabuni C
Verhagen R
van der Groen G
Kennis J
Katakweba A
Machang'u R
Makundi R
Leirs H
Günther, Stephan
Hoofd, Guy
Charrel, Remi
Röser, Christina
Becker-Ziaja, Beate
Lloyd, Graham
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