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Hantavirus
New hantavirus research reported from Christian Medical College, Medical College
March 18th, 2008
"Hantaviruses are etiological agents of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome in many parts of Asia and Europe. There has been no documented case of hantavirus disease from India, although serological evidence exists," investigators in Vellore, India report. "We investigated the prevalence of hantavirus in the Indian population and tried to identify potential risk groups for hantavirus infections. The presence of hantavirus-specific IgG antibodies was prospectively evaluated in 661 subjects belonging to different groups, i.e. patients with chronic renal disease, warehouse workers and tribal members engaged in rodent trapping. Healthy volunteer Wood donors were included...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-03-18)
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