Independent lineage of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus in wood mice (Apodemus sylvaticus), Spain.
To clarify the presence of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) in Spain, we examined blood and tissue specimens from 866 small mammals. LCMV RNA was detected in 3 of 694 wood mice (Apodemus sylvaticus). Phylogenetic analyses suggest that the strains constitute a new evolutionary lineage. LCMV antibodies were detected in 4 of 10 rodent species tested.
Ledesma
Juan
J
Universidad de Alcalá, Madrid, Spain.
Fedele
Cesare Giovanni
CG
Carro
Francisco
F
Lledó
Lourdes
L
Sánchez-Seco
María Paz
MP
Tenorio
Antonio
A
Soriguer
Ramón Casimiro
RC
Saz
José Vicente
JV
Domínguez
Gerardo
G
Rosas
María Flora
MF
Barandika
Jesús Félix
JF
Gegúndez
María Isabel
MI
D000818:Animals; D008216:Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary* / Q000821:virology; D008217:Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus / Q000235:genetics*; D051189:Murinae; D010802:Phylogeny; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000821:virology*; D016036:Seroepidemiologic Studies; D013030:Spain / Q000453:epidemiology