Synanthropic rodents as virus reservoirs and transmitters
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;53: e20190486, 2020.
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ABSTRACT
Abstract This review focuses on reports of hepatitis E virus, hantavirus, rotavirus, coronavirus, and arenavirus in synanthropic rodents (Rattus rattus, Rattus norvegicus, and Mus musculus) within urban environments. Despite their potential impact on human health, relatively few studies have addressed the monitoring of these viruses in rodents. Comprehensive control and preventive activities should include actions such as the elimination or reduction of rat and mouse populations, sanitary education, reduction of shelters for the animals, and restriction of the access of rodents to residences, water, and food supplies.
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Colección:
01-internacional
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LILACS
Asunto principal:
Ratas
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Infecciones por Rotavirus
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Reservorios de Enfermedades
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Hepatitis E
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Infecciones por Coronavirus
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Infecciones por Arenaviridae
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Infecciones por Hantavirus
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Ratones
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Animals
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Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Pais de publicación:
Brasil