Artículo
An overview of the epidemiological, ecological and preventive hallmarks of Argentine haemorrhagic fever (Junin virus)
Les caractéristiques épidémiologiques écologiques et préventives de la fièvre hémorragique argentine (virus Junin)
Autor
Enria, Delia
Briggiler, Ana M.
Feuillade, María Rosa
Resumen
Fil: Enria, Delia. ANLIS Dr.C.G.Malbrán. Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Virales Humanas; Argentina. Fil: Briggiler, Ana M. ANLIS Dr.C.G.Malbrán. Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Virales Humanas; Argentina. FIl: Feuillade, María Rosa. ANLIS Dr.C.G.Malbrán. Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Virales Humanas; Argentina. As a result of the intensive agricultural practices in the humid pampas of Argentina, a “new” arenaviral haemorrhagic fever emerged more than 50 years ago. With the aim of contributing to a better understanding of rodent-borne diseases, the epidemiology and ecology of Junin virus and the public health experience with Argentine haemorrhagic fever are reviewed here.