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Detection and Genomic Characterization of Novel Mammarenavirus in European Hedgehogs, Italy.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Jan 2025
Di Martino Barbara, Di Profio Federica, Capucchio Maria Teresa, Prandi Ilaria, Robetto Serena, Quaranta Giuseppe, La Rosa Giuseppina, Suffredini Elisabetta, Marsilio Fulvio, Martella Vito, Sarchese Vittorio
Abstract excerpt
Mammarenaviruses are noteworthy zoonotic pathogens, and the main reservoirs are rodent species. We report the detection of a novel mammarenavirus in 6/183 (3.3%) in necropsied European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) collected in Italy. The whole-genome sequence obtained for 4 strains revealed a marked genetic diversity but a monophyletic origin.
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