Emerging Infectious Diseases (Jun 2012)

Molecular Epidemiology of Laguna Negra Virus, Mato Grosso State, Brazil

  • Elizabeth S. Travassos da Rosa,
  • Daniele B.A. Medeiros,
  • Márcio R.T. Nunes,
  • Darlene B. Simith,
  • Armando de S. Pereira,
  • Mauro R. Elkhoury,
  • Elizabeth Davi Santos,
  • Marília Lavocat,
  • Aparecido A. Marques,
  • Alba V.G. Via,
  • Vânia A. Kohl,
  • Ana C.P. Terças,
  • Paulo D`Andrea,
  • Cibele R. Bonvícino,
  • Elba R. Sampaio de Lemos,
  • Pedro F.C. Vasconcelos

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1806.110948
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 18, no. 6
pp. 982 – 985

Abstract

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We associated Laguna Negra virus with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in Mato Grosso State, Brazil, and a previously unidentified potential host, the Calomys callidus rodent. Genetic testing revealed homologous sequencing in specimens from 20 humans and 8 mice. Further epidemiologic studies may lead to control of HPS in Mato Grosso State.

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