Patawa Virus, a New Arenavirus Hosted by Forest Rodents in French Guiana
Résumé
Molecular screening of rodents from French Guiana has detected a new arenavirus, named ''Pata-wa,'' in two Oecomys species (Muridae, Sigmodontinae). Further investigations are needed to better understand the circulation of this virus in rodent and human populations and its public health impact.
Domaines
Microbiologie et Parasitologie
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