An overview of the epidemiological, ecological and preventive hallmarks ofArgentine haemorrhagic fever (Junin virus)

Authors
Enria, DA Briggiler, AM Feuillade, MR
Citation
Da. Enria et al., An overview of the epidemiological, ecological and preventive hallmarks ofArgentine haemorrhagic fever (Junin virus), B I PASTEUR, 96(2), 1998, pp. 103-114
Citations number
43
Categorie Soggetti
Immunology
Journal title
BULLETIN DE L INSTITUT PASTEUR
ISSN journal
00202452 → ACNP
Volume
96
Issue
2
Year of publication
1998
Pages
103 - 114
Database
ISI
SICI code
0020-2452(199804/06)96:2<103:AOOTEE>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
As a result of the intensive agricultural practices in the humid pampas of Argentina, a "new" arenaviral haemorrhagic fever emerged more than 50 years ago. With the aim of contributing to a better understanding of rodent-born e diseases, the epidemiology and ecology of Junin virus and the public heal th experience with Argentina haemorrhagic fever are reviewed here.