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Arenavirus
Study data from G.C. Bowick and colleagues update understanding of arenavirus
March 3rd, 2009
"Arenaviruses are important emerging pathogens and include a number of hemorrhagic fever viruses classified as NIAID category A priority pathogens and CDC potential biothreat agents. Infection of guinea pigs with the New World arenavirus Pichinde virus (PICV) has been used as a biosafety level 2 model for the Lassa virus," scientists writing in the Journal of Virology report. "Despite continuing research, little is known about the molecular basis of pathogenesis, and this has hindered the design of novel antiviral therapeutics. Modulation of the host response is a potential strategy for the treatment of infectious diseases. We have previously investigated the...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-03-03)
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