Enzootic activity of Pixuna and Rio Negro Viruses (Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis complex) in a neotropical region of Argentina.

PISANO MB; RÉ, V; DÍAZ, LA; FARÍAS, A; STEIN, M; SÁNCHEZ SECO, MP; TENORIO, A; ALMIRÓN, W; CONTIGIANI, M

Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases

Mary Ann Liebert Inc.

Año: 2010 vol. 10 p. 199 - 201

1530-3667

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