Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Patawa Virus, a New Arenavirus Hosted by Forest Rodents in French Guiana.
- Journal:
- EcoHealth
- Year:
- 2015
- Authors:
- Lavergne, Anne et al.
- Affiliation:
- Laboratoire des Interactions Virus-Hô
Abstract
Molecular screening of rodents from French Guiana has detected a new arenavirus, named "Patawa," in two Oecomys species (Muridae, Sigmodontinae). Further investigations are needed to better understand the circulation of this virus in rodent and human populations and its public health impact.
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