Old World alphaviruses were identified in 52 of 623 horses with febrile or neurologic disease in South Africa. Five of 8 Sindbis virus infections were mild; 2 of 3 fatal cases involved co-infections. Of 44 Middelburg virus infections, 28 caused neurologic disease; 12 were fatal. Middelburg virus likely has zoonotic potential.
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【저자키워드】 viruses, RT-PCR, South Africa, alphaviruses, neurologic disease, horses, Sindbis virus, Middelburg virus,
【저자키워드】 viruses, RT-PCR, South Africa, alphaviruses, neurologic disease, horses, Sindbis virus, Middelburg virus,