Publications by authors named "Luis D Rodriguez-Guzman"
Am J Trop Med Hyg
December 2020
Article Synopsis
- A recent outbreak of the Madariaga virus (MADV) in Panama has raised concern, particularly following a fatal infection in June 2017, alongside the circulating Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV).
- A study conducted in July 2017 uncovered low seroprevalences of MADV (1.6%) and VEEV (4.4%) but revealed higher IgG antibody levels, indicating prior exposure in the population.
- The investigation also suggested a historical endemic presence of alphaviruses in the region, with recent increases in human exposure to MADV and VEEV, although severe cases remain rare, highlighting a complex interaction between these viruses and their environmental transmission dynamics.
