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Hantavirus prevalence in the IX Region of Chile. (Research).
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
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July 1, 2003| Author:
Castillo, Constanza H.; Ferres, Marcela G.; Frey, Marlis Tager; Godoy, Paula M.; Hjelle, Brian; Vial, Pablo C.
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An epidemiologic and seroprevalence survey was conducted (n=830) to assess the proportion of persons exposed to hantavirus in IX Region Chile, which accounts for 25% of reported cases of hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome. This region has three geographic areas with different disease incidences and a high proportion of aboriginals. Serum samples were tested for immunoglobulin (Ig) G antibodies by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay against Sin Nombre virus N antigen by strip immunob...
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