Characterization of the Punta Toro species complex (genus Phlebovirus, family Bunyaviridae).
J Gen Virol
; 96(8): 2079-2085, 2015 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Punta Toro virus (PTV), a member of the PTV complex, is a relatively common causative agent of febrile illness in Panama that is often misdiagnosed as 'dengue' or 'influenza'. Currently, only two named members make up this species complex, PTV and Buenaventura virus (BUEV). Genomic and antigenic characterization of 17 members of the PTV complex, nine of which were isolated from human acute febrile illness cases, reveals that this species complex is composed of six distant viruses. We propose to add four additional new viruses, designated Leticia virus, Cocle virus, Campana virus and Capira virus.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Phlebovirus
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Infecciones por Bunyaviridae
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Fiebre
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America central
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Panama
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En
Revista:
J Gen Virol
Año:
2015
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos