California Group Virus
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Facts about California group virus:
California Group viruses are transmitted from animals to humans by mosquitoes.
Snowshoe hares and at least 16 other mammals are known to carry this virus.
This virus is mainly present in the North Central States and New York.
California Group virus usually affects children in rural or suburban areas.
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California Group Virus References:
Clark GG, Martin RJ, Pretula HL, Langkop CW, Rohrer HH. California group virus infections in Illinois. IMJ Ill Med J. 1980 Feb;157(2):91-6.
Fauvel M, Artsob H, Calisher CH, Davignon L, Chagnon A, Skvorc-Ranko R, Belloncik S. California group virus encephalitis in three children from Quebec: clinical and serologic findings. Can Med Assoc J. 1980 Jan 12;122(1):60-2, 64.
Moulton DW, Thompson WH. California group virus infections in small, forest-dwelling mammals of Wisconsin. Some ecological considerations. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 1971 May;20(3):474-82.
