Guanarito virus

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:virus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:virus
gptkbp:caused_by Guanarito fever
gptkbp:coordinates rodents
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Venezuela
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:end_of_life up to 30% in severe cases
gptkbp:family gptkb:Arenaviridae
gptkbp:genus gptkb:virus
gptkbp:healthcare awareness campaigns needed
community education essential
requires surveillance and control measures
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Guanarito virus
gptkbp:is_protected_by rodent control
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:1989
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to no licensed vaccine available
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Junin_virus
gptkb:Machupo_virus
gptkb:Sabia_virus
gptkbp:replaced_by Guanarito virus isolate
gptkbp:research studied for vaccine development
investigating immune response
ongoing studies on pathogenesis
potential for bioterrorism
gptkbp:reservoir Neotoma albigula
gptkbp:social_responsibility gptkb:Person
gptkb:mythological_figure
serological tests
PCR tests
reported in rural areas
endemic in Venezuela
gptkbp:symptoms fatigue
headache
muscle pain
nausea
abdominal pain
fever
vomiting
confusion
seizures
diarrhea
rash
joint pain
neurological symptoms
chills
coma
severe fatigue
hemorrhagic manifestations
conjunctival injection
gptkbp:transmission contact with contaminated surfaces
rodent droppings
aerosolized particles
direct contact with infected rodents
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
pain management
rehydration therapy
no specific antiviral treatment
antibiotics for secondary infections
antipyretics