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Novel arenavirus, Zambia.

Journal:
Emerging infectious diseases
Year:
2011
Authors:
Ishii, Akihiro et al.
Affiliation:
Hokkaido University · Japan

Abstract

To investigate arenavirus in Zambia, we characterized virus from the kidneys of 5 arenavirus RNA-positive rodents (Mastomys natalensis) among 263 captured. Full-genome sequences of the viruses suggested that they were new strains similar to Lassa virus-related arenaviruses. Analyzing samples from additional rodents and other species can elucidate epizootiologic aspects of arenaviruses.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22000372/