Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus (LCMV): Overview
- LCMV is a rodent-borne arenavirus primarily transmitted by wild mice.
- Human infection occurs via inhalation of contaminated aerosols or contact with infected fomites.
- 5–10% of adults in the U.S. are seropositive for LCMV.
- Congenital LCMV encephalitis is an underrecognized cause of fetal encephalitis.
Maternal Infection and Symptoms
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