Orthohantaviruses in Misiones Province, Northeastern Argentina

Abstract

Few cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome have been reported in northeastern Argentina. However, neighboring areas show a higher incidence, suggesting underreporting. We evaluated the presence of antibodies against orthohantavirus in small rodents throughout Misiones province. Infected Akodon affinis montensis and Oligoryzomys nigripes native rodents were found in protected areas of Misiones.

Keywords

• viruses
• orthohantavirus
• Hantaviridae
• rodents
• hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
• pathogen-host system