Clinical manifestations of punta toro virus species complex infections, Panama, 2009

Nathan D. Gundacker, Jean Paul Carrera, Marlene Castillo, Yamilka Díaz, Jose Valenzuela, Ashutosh Tamhane, Brechla Moreno, Juan Miguel Pascale, Robert B. Tesh, Sandra López-Vergès

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Abstract

An investigation in Panama found that Punta Toro virus species complex (PTVs) may contribute to febrile illnesses with symptoms mirroring those of dengue fever. However, further studies are needed to determine if PTV infection causes only a mild disease or if it can have more serious manifestations in some patients.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)872-874
Number of pages3
JournalEmerging infectious diseases
Volume23
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2017

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Epidemiology
  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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