Human parainfluenza virus type 3 in wild nonhuman primates, Zambia.

ABSTRACT: Human parainfluenza virus type 3 (HPIV3) genome was detected in 4 baboons in Zambia. Antibody for HPIV3 was detected in 13 baboons and 6 vervet monkeys in 2 distinct areas in Zambia. Our findings suggest that wild nonhuman primates are susceptible to HPIV3 infection.

SUBMITTER: Sasaki M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3810902 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature