Lassa Virus in Pygmy Mice, Benin, 2016-2017.

ABSTRACT: Lassa virus has been identified in 3 pygmy mice, Mus baoulei, in central Benin. The glycoprotein and nucleoprotein sequences cluster with the Togo strain. These mice may be a new reservoir for Lassa virus in Ghana, Togo, and Benin.

SUBMITTER: Yadouleton A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6759236 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature