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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