Arenavirus infection correlates with lower survival of its natural rodent host in a long-term capture-mark-recapture study

Arenavirus infection correlates with lower survival of its natural rodent host in a long-term capture-mark-recapture study

Abstract Background Parasite evolution is hypothesized to select for levels of parasite virulence that maximise transmission success. When host population densities fluctuate, low levels of virulence with limited impact on the host are expected, as this should increase the likelihood of surviving pe...

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Main Authors: Joachim Mariën, Vincent Sluydts, Benny Borremans, Sophie Gryseels, Bram Vanden Broecke, Christopher A. Sabuni, Abdul A. S. Katakweba, Loth S. Mulungu, Stephan Günther, Joëlle Goüy de Bellocq, Apia W. Massawe, Herwig Leirs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Arenavirus
Morogoro virus
Survival analysis
Capture-mark-recapture
Host-parasite interaction
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-2674-2

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