Synanthropic rodents as virus reservoirs and transmitters

Abstract This review focuses on reports of hepatitis E virus, hantavirus, rotavirus, coronavirus, and arenavirus in synanthropic rodents (Rattus rattus, Rattus norvegicus, and Mus musculus) within urban environments. Despite their potential impact on human health, relatively few studies have address...

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Main Authors: Gravinatti,Mara Lucia, Barbosa,Carla Meneguin, Soares,Rodrigo Martins, Gregori,Fábio
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT 2020
Subjects:
Viruses
One health
Urban environment
Rat
Rattus rattus
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822020000100200
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Summary:Abstract This review focuses on reports of hepatitis E virus, hantavirus, rotavirus, coronavirus, and arenavirus in synanthropic rodents (Rattus rattus, Rattus norvegicus, and Mus musculus) within urban environments. Despite their potential impact on human health, relatively few studies have addressed the monitoring of these viruses in rodents. Comprehensive control and preventive activities should include actions such as the elimination or reduction of rat and mouse populations, sanitary education, reduction of shelters for the animals, and restriction of the access of rodents to residences, water, and food supplies.

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