Novel arenavirus, Zambia.

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.

SUBMITTER: Ishii A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3310648 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature