Sympatric Occurrence of 3 Arenaviruses, Tanzania
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To determine the specifi city of Morogoro virus for its reservoir host, we studied its host range and genetic diversity in Tanzania. We found that 2 rodent species other than
Mastomys natalensis mice carry arenaviruses. Analysis of 340 nt of the viral RNA polymerase gene showed sympatric occurrence of 3 distinct arenaviruses.
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Arenaviruses, viral RNA polymerase, Genetic diversity, Rodents, Morogoro virus