First study of Seoul virus (SEOV) in urban rodents from newly urbanized areas of Gran La Plata, Argentina
Braz. j. infect. dis
; 27(1): 102730, 2023. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Alterations of ecosystems have deep effects on the distribution of parasites. Big cities of Argentina present structural features that favor the presence of synanthropic species, acting as source of zoonotic diseases, for example in urban rodents the Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) and the black rat (R. rattus). One of the important zoonotic pathogens related are the RNA virus Hantavirus, with high prevalence rates in South America. The aim of this study was to explore and identify the presence of Hantavirus in urban rodents from Gran La Plata, Argentina. The presence of anti-hantavirus IgG antibodies was determined by the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay. Six samples turned out positive for Seoul virus (SEOV, p= 14.3%). These are the first records of SEOV in urban rodents in Gran La Plata. It represents the first report in R. rattus in Argentina, and in America. This situation underscores the inequality and historical forgetfulness of a portion of society, calling for urgent action to be taken in this regard.
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Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Argentina
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Argentina
Institution/Affiliation country:
Centro de Estudios Parasitológicos y de Vectores/AR
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Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Virales Humanas/AR