Arenavirus Infection
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Arenavirus Infection Risk Factors
Risk factors for arenavirus infection include:
Elderly
Homeless
Travel to undeveloped country
Any condition that
weakens the immune system
, such as:
Diabetes
Organ transplant
Chemotherapy
AIDS
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Arenavirus Infection Symptoms
Related Conditions
Influenza
Mononucleosis
Viral exanthem
Viral syndrome
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Chills
Generalized aches and pains
Headache
Nausea
Weakness or fatigue
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Last Updated: Mar 13, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Arenavirus Infection References:
Charrel RN, de Lamballerie X. Arenaviruses other than Lassa virus. Antiviral Res. 2003 Jan;57(1-2):89-100.
Damonte EB, Coto CE. Treatment of arenavirus infections: from basic studies to the challenge of antiviral therapy. Adv Virus Res. 2002;58:125-55.
