Paramyxoviruses in rodents: A review
Authors: Firdaus Mohd-Qawiem, Abdul Rahman Nawal-Amani, Farzee Faranieyza-Afiqah, Abd Rahaman Yasmin, Siti Suri Arshad, Mohamed Sohaimi Norfitriah, Saulol Hamid Nur-Fazila
Year: 2022
Journal: Open Veterinary Journal
DOI: 10.5455/OVJ.2022.v12.i6.14
Summary
This review discusses various paramyxoviruses found in rodents, their distribution, transmission, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, and control measures.
Key Findings
- Several novel murine paramyxoviruses have been discovered, such as Beilong virus, Mojiang virus (MojV), Tailam virus in rats, Jeilongvirus, Nariva, Paju Apodemus paramyxovirus-1 and -2 in mice, and Pentlands paramyxovirus-1, -2, and -3 in squirrels.
- These viruses were reported mainly in China and a few other countries like Australia, the Republic of Korea, Trinidad, and France.
- In June 2012, three miners died potentially due to a novel zoonotic MojV, a henipa-like virus.
- Rats are considered natural hosts for the MojV.
Methodology
- Study Type: Review
- Geographic Focus: ['China', 'Australia', 'Republic of Korea', 'Trinidad', 'France']
Topics
Epidemiology, Virology, Clinical
Relevance
This review provides a better understanding of paramyxoviruses in rodents, which are highly mutating viruses known to infect a wide range of hosts including humans.
Source
View the entire paper: File:Paramyxovirus in rodents.pdf