Abstract
To investigate arenavirus in Zambia, we characterized virus from the kidneys of 5 arenavirus RNA-positive rodents (Mastomys natalensis) among 263 captured. Full-genome sequences of the viruses suggested that they were new strains similar to Lassa virus-related arenaviruses. Analyzing samples from additional rodents and other species can elucidate epizootiologic aspects of arenaviruses.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Arenaviridae Infections / veterinary
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Arenaviridae Infections / virology
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Arenavirus / classification*
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Arenavirus / genetics
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Arenavirus / isolation & purification
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Molecular Sequence Data
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Murinae
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Phylogeny
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RNA, Viral / analysis
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Rodent Diseases / virology
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Viral Matrix Proteins / genetics
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Zambia
Substances
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RNA, Viral
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Viral Matrix Proteins
Associated data
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GENBANK/AB586644
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GENBANK/AB586645
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GENBANK/AB586646
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GENBANK/AB586647