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The aims of this pilot protocol are to document the early dissemination and pathology of DENGUE virus infection in rhesus macaques. Human infection with Dengue virus is generally detected about one week post infection and there is therefore a dearth of information on the early event of virus infection in a model close to man. Although monkeys have not been reported to be susceptible to the hemorrhagic syndrome associated with Dengue virus infection or reinfection, macaques are nevertheless susceptible to infection with viruses from all 4 serotypes. Of particular interest in this investigation will be the susceptibility of megakaryocytes and platelets to viral infection as their early destruction may potentially lead to hemorrhagic symptoms.
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