Arenavirus diversity and phylogeography of Mastomys natalensis rodents, Nigeria
Mastomys natalensis rodents are natural hosts for Lassa virus (LASV). Detection of LASV in 2 mitochondrial phylogroups of the rodent near the Niger and Benue Rivers in Nigeria underlines the potential for LASV emergence in fresh phylogroups of this rodent. A Mobala-like sequence was also detected in...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2016
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