Arenaviruses, New World - ț̢
One of two groups of viruses in the ARENAVIRUS genus and considered part of the New World complex. It includes JUNIN VIRUS; PICHINDE VIRUS; Amapari virus, and Machupo virus among others. They are the cause of human hemorrhagic fevers mostly in Central and South America.
Synonyms : American Hemorrhagic Fever Virus, Tacaribe Complex Viruses