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lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV)

included in group of Old World arenaviruses Pathology: - dystroglycan is cellular receptor Laboratory: - lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus serology - Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus RNA - see ARUP consult [1]

Related

myocarditis viral encephalitis

General

arenavirus

Properties

KINGDOM: virus GENOME-TYPE: RNA SINGLE-STRANDED NEGATIVE-STRAND CIRCULAR GENOME-SIZE: 10-14 kB ENVELOPE: PRESENT CAPSID-SYMMETRY: HELICAL

References

  1. ARUP Consult: Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis - LCM The Physician's Guide to Laboratory Test Selection & Interpretation https://www.arupconsult.com/content/lymphocytic-choriomeningitis
  2. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ICTV