The monkey myth

The notion that monkeys are the reservoir of yellowfever virus is questioned. Speculation suggests that ticks are a more likely candidate as a reservoir for the virus.

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Published in:The Lancet (British edition) 1994-01, Vol.343 (8889), p.126-126
Main Author: Gillett, J.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Disease Reservoirs
Haplorhini
Insects
Letters to the editor
Monkeys & apes
Ticks
Viruses
Yellow Fever - transmission
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Summary:The notion that monkeys are the reservoir of yellowfever virus is questioned. Speculation suggests that ticks are a more likely candidate as a reservoir for the virus.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(94)90861-3