Human Metapneumovirus Infection in Chimpanzees, United States
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Published Date:Dec 2014
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Source:Emerg Infect Dis. 20(12):2115-2118.
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Description:Zoonotic disease transmission and infections are of particular concern for humans and closely related great apes. In 2009, an outbreak of human metapneumovirus infection was associated with the death of a captive chimpanzee in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Biosecurity and surveillance for this virus in captive great ape populations should be considered.
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