Clinical Manifestations of Punta Toro Virus Species Complex Infections, Panama, 2009

Abstract

An investigation in Panama found that Punta Toro virus species complex (PTVs) may contribute to febrile illnesses with symptoms mirroring those of dengue fever. However, further studies are needed to determine if PTV infection causes only a mild disease or if it can have more serious manifestations in some patients.

Keywords

• Punta Toro virus
• Punta Toro virus infection
• viruses
• clinical manifestations
• Panama
• vector-borne infections