Abstract
To determine whether guinea pigs are infected with influenza virus in nature, we conducted a serologic study in domestic guinea pigs in Ecuador. Detection of antibodies against influenza A and B raises the question about the role of guinea pigs in the ecology and epidemiology of influenza virus in the region.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Antibodies, Viral / blood*
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Ecuador / epidemiology
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Guinea Pigs*
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Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / immunology
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Influenza A Virus, H3N2 Subtype / immunology
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Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype / immunology
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Influenza B virus / immunology
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Livestock*
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Orthomyxoviridae / immunology*
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Orthomyxoviridae Infections / epidemiology
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Orthomyxoviridae Infections / veterinary*
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Orthomyxoviridae Infections / virology