We screened 526 wild small mammals for zoonotic viruses in northwest Spain and found hantavirus in common voles (Microtus arvalis) (1.5%) and high prevalence (48%) of orthopoxvirus among western Mediterranean mice (Mus spretus). We also detected arenavirus among small mammals. These findings suggest novel risks for viral transmission in the region.
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【저자키워드】 viruses, zoonoses, Spain, poxvirus, arenavirus, serologic screening, hantavirus, vector-borne infections, rodent-borne viruses, Microtus arvalis, Apodemus sylvaticus, Mus spretus,
【저자키워드】 viruses, zoonoses, Spain, poxvirus, arenavirus, serologic screening, hantavirus, vector-borne infections, rodent-borne viruses, Microtus arvalis, Apodemus sylvaticus, Mus spretus,