New world arenaviruses

Agent Name
New world arenaviruses
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Infectious Agents
Comments
Arenaviral hemorrhagic fever is transmitted by aerosols from rodents (feces or saliva) in South America. At risk are field workers, grain processors, and laboratory workers.
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Diseases

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