Viral Zoonoses in Small Wild Mammals and Detection of Hantavirus, Spain.

ABSTRACT: We screened 526 wild small mammals for zoonotic viruses in northwest Spain and found hantavirus in common voles (Microtus arvalis) (1.5%) and high prevalence (48%) of orthopoxvirus among western Mediterranean mice (Mus spretus). We also detected arenavirus among small mammals. These findings suggest novel risks for viral transmission in the region.

SUBMITTER: Herrero-Cofreces S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9155867 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature