title: International course on emerging viruses in the Amazon region.
abstract: The international course Emerging Viruses: Global Approaches and Specificities of the Amazon Region was held in Porto Velho, Rondonia, Brazil, November 17-December 7, 2007. Organized as part of the Amsud-Pasteur research collaboration program (sponsored by Institut Pasteur), the course was held there primarily because Rondonia State is located in the Amazon region, a particular environment in which new viruses could emerge as a consequence of ecologic changes brought about by exploration and other human activities.
authors.affiliation: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Recife, Brazil.
authors.forename: Ana Lisa
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: do-Vale-Gomes
authors.forename: Cintia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Magalhães
authors.forename: Fernando
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Melo
authors.forename: Rocio
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Inga
authors.forename: Sandra R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Gadelha