Spatiotemporal Analysis of Guaroa Virus Diversity, Evolution, and Spread in South America

Abstract

We conducted phylogeographic modeling to determine the introduction and spread of Guaroa virus in South America. The results suggest a recent introduction of this virus into regions of Peru and Bolivia over the past 60–70 years and emphasize the need for increased surveillance in surrounding areas.

Keywords

• bunyavirus
• orthobunyavirus
• genetic characterization
• genetic diversity
• genetic evolution
• phylogeny