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What is simian hemorrhagic fever?
Simian hemorrhagic fever is a lethal disease that has been documented in captive Asian macaques.
What are the sources of simian arteriviruses in primate facilities?
Simian arteriviruses likely entered primate facilities through the import of subclinically infected wild African monkeys.
What is the current status of human infections at affected primate facilities?
Human infections at affected primate facilities have not been detected.
Why is it difficult to surveil for prior human exposure to simian arteriviruses in Africa?
No serology tests exist for these viruses in Africa.
What is the current understanding of the natural primate reservoirs of these viruses?
The natural primate reservoirs of these viruses remain poorly understood, and recent discovery efforts have identified broad arterivirus diversity in apparently healthy African monkeys.
Test your knowledge of simian hemorrhagic fever and its impact on captive Asian macaques in this quiz. Explore the different simian viruses associated with the disease and their classification within the subfamily Simarterivirinae.
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