Clinical and Serological Findings of Madariaga and Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Viral Infections: A Follow-up Study 5 Years After an Outbreak in Panama.
Jean-Paul CarreraYaneth PittíJuan C Molares-MartínezEric CasalReneé Pereyra-EliasLisseth SaenzIsela GuerreroJosefrancisco GaluéFatima Rodriguez-AlvarezCarmela JackmanJuan Miguel PascaleBlas ArmienScott C WeaverChristl A DonnellyAmy Y VittorPublished in: Open forum infectious diseases (2020)
High rates of seroconversion to MADV and VEEV over 5 years suggest frequent circulation of both viruses in Panama. Enhanced susceptibility to VEEV infection may be conferred by MADV infection. We provide evidence of persistent neurologic symptoms up to 5 years following MADV and VEEV exposure.