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. 2017 May;23(5):872-874.
doi: 10.3201/eid2305.161925.

Clinical Manifestations of Punta Toro Virus Species Complex Infections, Panama, 2009

Nathan D Gundacker, Jean-Paul Carrera, Marlene Castillo, Yamilka Díaz, Jose Valenzuela, Ashutosh Tamhane, Brechla Moreno, Juan Miguel Pascale, Robert B Tesh, Sandra López-Vergès

Clinical Manifestations of Punta Toro Virus Species Complex Infections, Panama, 2009

Nathan D Gundacker et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2017 May.

Abstract

An investigation in Panama found that Punta Toro virus species complex (PTVs) may contribute to febrile illnesses with symptoms mirroring those of dengue fever. However, further studies are needed to determine if PTV infection causes only a mild disease or if it can have more serious manifestations in some patients.

Keywords: Bunyaviridae; Panama; Punta Toro virus; Punta Toro virus infection; clinical manifestations; phlebovirus; sand fly fever group; vector-borne infections; viruses.

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Distribution of confirmed Punta Toro species complex infections, Panama, 2009. Dots indicate cases. Inset shows enlargement of Panama City area.
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