Arenaviruses: The Arenaviridae are a family of viruses whose members are generally associated with rodent-transmitted disease in humans. Each virus usually is ... more about Arenaviruses.
Arenaviruses: Rare viral infection usually caught from rodents. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Arenaviruses is available below.
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The Arenaviridae are a family of viruses whose members are generally associated with rodent-transmitted disease in humans. Each virus usually is associated with a particular rodent host species in which it is maintained. Arenavirus infections are relatively common in humans in some areas of the world and can cause severe illnesses. (Source: excerpt from Arenaviridae: DVRD)
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