Arenavirus Diversity and Phylogeography of Mastomys natalensis Rodents, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT: Mastomys natalensis rodents are natural hosts for Lassa virus (LASV). Detection of LASV in 2 mitochondrial phylogroups of the rodent near the Niger and Benue Rivers in Nigeria underlines the potential for LASV emergence in fresh phylogroups of this rodent. A Mobala-like sequence was also detected in eastern Nigeria.

SUBMITTER: Olayemi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4806934 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature