Novel simian foamy virus infections from multiple monkey species in women from the Democratic Republic of Congo

Novel simian foamy virus infections from multiple monkey species in women from the Democratic Republic of Congo

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Zoonotic transmission of simian retroviruses in Central Africa is ongoing and can result in pandemic human infection. While simian foamy virus (SFV) infection was reported in primate hunters in Cameroon and Gabon, little is known abo...

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Main Authors: Switzer William M, Tang Shaohua, Ahuka-Mundeke Steve, Shankar Anupama, Hanson Debra L, Zheng HaoQiang, Ayouba Ahidjo, Wolfe Nathan D, LeBreton Matthew, Djoko Cyrille F, Tamoufe Ubald, Esteban Amandine, Heneine Walid, Peeters Martine, Wright Linda L, Muyembe-Tamfum Jean, Wemakoy Emile, Mulembakani Prime, Hoff Nicole A, Rimoin Anne W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Retrovirology
Subjects:
Simian foamy virus
Retrovirus
Zoonosis
Africa
Women
Transmission
Public health
Emerging
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/9/1/100

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