New arenavirus isolated in Brazil

T. L.M. Coimbra, E. S. Nassar, L. T.M. de Souza, I. B. Ferreira, I. M. Rocco, M. N. Burattini, A. P.A. Travassos da Rosa, P. F.C. Vasconcelos, F. P. Pinheiro, J. W. LeDuc, R. Rico-Hesse, J. P. Gonzalez, R. B. Tesh, P. B. Jahrling

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Abstract

A new arenavirus, called Sabiá, was isolated in Brazil from a fatal case of haemorrhagic fever initially thought to be yellow fever. Antigenic and molecular characterisation indicated that Sabiá virus is a new member of the Tacaribe complex. A laboratory technician working with the agent was also infected and developed a prolonged, non-fatal influenza-like illness. Sabiá virus is yet another arenavirus causing human disease in South America.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)391-392
Number of pages2
JournalThe Lancet
Volume343
Issue number8894
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 12 1994
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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