New arenavirus isolated in Brazil

Lancet. 1994 Feb 12;343(8894):391-2. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(94)91226-2.

Abstract

A new arenavirus, called Sabiá, was isolated in Brazil from a fatal case of haemorrhagic fever initially thought to be yellow fever. Antigenic and molecular characterisation indicated that Sabiá virus is a new member of the Tacaribe complex. A laboratory technician working with the agent was also infected and developed a prolonged, non-fatal influenza-like illness. Sabiá virus is yet another arenavirus causing human disease in South America.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arenaviruses, New World / classification
  • Arenaviruses, New World / isolation & purification*
  • Brazil
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Hemorrhagic Fever, American / diagnosis
  • Hemorrhagic Fever, American / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Male