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Data on life sciences published by N. Charbonnel and colleagues
February 17th, 2009
"We surveyed 12 Populations of the montane water vole (Arvicola scherman), previously known as the fossorial form of the Water vole A. terrestris, in eastern France for antibodies (immunoglobulin G) to Puumala virus (PUUV), lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV), and COWPOX virus (CPXV)," scientists in France report. "Antibodies to PUUV Were found in 9 (5.5%) of 164 voles from 7 populations, antibodies to LCMV were found in 13 (26.0%) of 50 voles from 2 Populations, and antibodies to CPXV were found in 66 (41.8%,) of 158 votes from 7 populations," wrote N. Charbonnel and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "Antibody status to CPXV Was...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-02-17)
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