Evidence of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) in domestic mice in Gabon: risk of emergence of LCMV encephalitis in Central Africa.
J Virol
; 89(2): 1456-60, 2015 Jan 15.
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ABSTRACT
Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) can cause acute fatal disease on all continents but was never detected in Africa. We report the first detection of LCMV RNA in a common European house mouse (Mus musculus domesticus) in Africa. Phylogenetic analyses show a close relationship with North American strains. These findings suggest that there is a risk of the appearance of LCMV acute encephalitis cases. This is a perfect example of virus dissemination by its natural host that may have dramatic public health consequences.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades de los Roedores
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Infecciones por Arenaviridae
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Virus de la Coriomeningitis Linfocítica
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Animals
País como asunto:
Africa
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En
Año:
2015
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Article