Sympatry of 2 hantavirus strains, paraguay, 2003-2007

Emerg Infect Dis. 2009 Dec;15(12):1977-80. doi: 10.3201/eid1512.090338.

Abstract

To explore geographic and host-taxonomic patterns of hantaviruses in Paraguay, we established sampling sites in the Mbaracayu Biosphere Reserve. We detected Jabora virus and Itapua37/Juquitiba-related virus in locations approximately 20 m apart in different years, which suggested sympatry of 2 distinct hantaviruses.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Orthohantavirus / classification*
  • Orthohantavirus / isolation & purification
  • Paraguay
  • Rodentia
  • Time Factors