Spatiotemporal analysis of Guaroa virus diversity, evolution, and spread in South America

Emerg Infect Dis. 2015 Mar;21(3):460-3. doi: 10.3201/eid2103.141351.

Abstract

We conducted phylogeographic modeling to determine the introduction and spread of Guaroa virus in South America. The results suggest a recent introduction of this virus into regions of Peru and Bolivia over the past 60-70 years and emphasize the need for increased surveillance in surrounding areas.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural

MeSH terms

  • Bunyaviridae Infections / epidemiology*
  • Bunyaviridae Infections / transmission
  • Bunyaviridae Infections / virology*
  • Evolution, Molecular*
  • Geography
  • Humans
  • Molecular Typing
  • Orthobunyavirus / classification*
  • Orthobunyavirus / genetics*
  • Phylogeny*
  • Phylogeography*
  • South America / epidemiology
  • Spatio-Temporal Analysis