biostudies-literatureUnknown15(12)Gunther SA serosurvey involving 2,520 small mammals from Tanzania identified a hot spot of arenavirus circulation in Morogoro. Molecular screening detected a new arenavirus in Natal multimammate mice (Mastomys natalensis), Morogoro virus, related to Mopeia virus. Only a small percentage of mice carry Morogoro virus, although a large proportion shows specific antibodies.Emerging infectious diseases2008-12https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC3044542biostudies-literatureMopeia virus-related arenavirus in natal multimammate mice, Morogoro, Tanzania.PMC3044542Becker-Ziaja BMakundi RSabuni Cvan der Groen GKatakweba ALeirs HCharrel RRoser CKennis JLloyd GGunther SHoofd GVerhagen RMachang'u RfalseMopeia virus-related arenavirus in natal multimammate mice, Morogoro, Tanzania.A serosurvey involving 2,520 small mammals from Tanzania identified a hot spot of arenavirus circulation in Morogoro. Molecular screening detected a new arenavirus in Natal multimammate mice (Mastomys natalensis), Morogoro virus, related to Mopeia virus. Only a small percentage of mice carry Morogoro virus, although a large proportion shows specific antibodies.2009-01-01T00:00:00Z2009 Dec2025-04-03T22:12:48.265Z2019-03-27T00:39:11ZS-EPMC30445421996168810.3201/eid1512.090864