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Hantavirus
Researchers from University of Buenos Aires detail new studies and findings in the area of hantavirus
May 20th, 2008
According to recent research from Buenos Aires, Argentina, "To determine the prevalence of infection with hantaviruses in wild Rattus norvegicus and R. rattus populations in areas of Buenos Aires city. Norway rats and black rats were trapped from 2003 to 2005 at 10 sites throughout Buenos Aires city." "Blood samples for serological analysis were collected by cardiac puncture from all individuals captured and tested by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for Seoul hantavirus- and Andes virus-specific IgG antibodies. Hantavirus seroprevalence was 11.9% in R. norvegicus (n = 151), varying between 0% and 26.1% depending on the site. Bigger sexually active males were more...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-05-20)
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