We demonstrate that 6 distinct
Peromyscus
rodent species are permissive to experimental infection with Sin Nombre orthohantavirus (SNV). Viral RNA and SNV antibodies were detected in members of all 6 species.
P. leucopus
mice demonstrated markedly higher viral and antibody titers than
P. maniculatus
mice
,
the established primary hosts for SNV.
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