Independent lineage of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus in wood mice (Apodemus sylvaticus), Spain

Emerg Infect Dis. 2009 Oct;15(10):1677-80. doi: 10.3201/eid1510.090563.

Abstract

To clarify the presence of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) in Spain, we examined blood and tissue specimens from 866 small mammals. LCMV RNA was detected in 3 of 694 wood mice (Apodemus sylvaticus). Phylogenetic analyses suggest that the strains constitute a new evolutionary lineage. LCMV antibodies were detected in 4 of 10 rodent species tested.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis / epidemiology
  • Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis / veterinary*
  • Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis / virology
  • Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus / genetics*
  • Murinae*
  • Phylogeny
  • Rodent Diseases / virology*
  • Seroepidemiologic Studies
  • Spain / epidemiology