Junin virus

Junín virus is a pathogen transmitted by rodents, primarily affecting people in Argentina. It causes Argentine hemorrhagic fever, characterized by fever, bleeding, and shock in severe cases. The virus spreads through contact with infected rodents or their droppings, or via contaminated food and surfaces. It’s part of the arenavirus family and is considered a biosafety risk. While it can be serious, effective treatments and vaccines are available, and preventive measures focus on reducing exposure to rodent populations. Junín virus highlights the importance of controlling rodent infestations to prevent disease transmission in affected regions.