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Arenaviruses, New World

Medical Definition: One of two groups of viruses in the ARENAVIRUS genus and considered part of the New World complex. It includes JUNIN VIRUS; PICHINDE VIRUS; Amapari virus, and Machupo virus among others. They are the cause of human hemorrhagic fevers mostly in Central and South America.
Guide Notes: infection: coord IM with ARENAVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM)
Also Called: Amapari virus,Machupo virus,Sabia virus
Previously Indexed: Arboviruses (1966-1974)
Arenaviruses, New World Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Junin virus - A species of ARENAVIRUS, part of the New World Arenaviruses (ARENAVIRUSES, NEW WORLD), causing Argentinian hemorrhagic fever. The disease is characterized by congestion, edema, generalized lymphadenopathy and hemorrhagic necrosis and is sometimes fatal.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Pichinde virus - A species of ARENAVIRUS, one of the New World Arenaviruses (ARENAVIRUSES, NEW WORLD), causing a fatal infection in the cricetine rodent Oryzomys albigularis. Asymptomatic laboratory infection in humans has been reported.

Arenaviruses, New World Medical Definitions and Terms

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