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Genetic diversity and taxonomical relationships among the tacaribe serocomplex viruses (family arenaviridae)
… American Tacaribe serocomplex viruses (family Arenaviridae), 2) extend our knowledge of the genetic diversity of the Tacaribe serocomplex viruses, and 3) establish genetic criteria for species demarcation within the Arenaviridae. Study 1 -- The results indicated that Neotoma macrotis …
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The introduction of incompatibility between Junin virus Z protein and other viral proteins results in impaired replication and attenuation
The genus Mammarenavirus with the family Arenaviridae contains many species that are pathogenic in human hosts. Among these, Junin virus (JUNV) is a New World mammarenavirus that is the causative agent of Argentine hemorrhagic fever (AHF). AHF resulted in 15-20% case fatality during epidemics until …
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Countermeasures Against Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
… The virus families include: Filoviridae, Arenaviridae, Bunyaviridae, and Flaviviridae. All these viruses are enveloped and contain a single-stranded RNA genome. However, the viruses differ in their pathogenesis, transmissibility, natural host, and geographical distribution. VHFs usually …
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Arenavirus Attenuation Mechanisms
Arenaviridae derives from the Latin word ‘arena’ meaning ‘sand’. When scientists first looked at arenavirus virions by transmission electron microscopy, they saw pleomorphic particles that had a sandy appearance. This sandy appearance was due to host ribosomes being incorporated into the virions. …