Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus found in human swab in Peru
By Juarez, Diana et al.·Published in Emerging infectious diseases·2018·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Isolation of Complete Equine Encephalitis Virus Genome from Human Swab Specimen, Peru.
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Plain-English summary
Researchers in Peru found the Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) in a swab taken from a person's nose and throat while looking into respiratory infections. This discovery shows that the virus can be present in respiratory secretions, which means it could potentially spread through the air. This information is important for understanding how to manage patients infected with VEEV and for studying how the virus spreads. The study highlights the need for caution regarding VEEV, especially in healthcare settings.
Abstract
While studying respiratory infections in Peru, we identified Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) in a nasopharyngeal swab, indicating that this alphavirus can be present in human respiratory secretions. Because VEEV may be infectious when aerosolized, our finding is relevant for the management of VEEV-infected patients and for VEEV transmission studies.
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