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Junin infection, also known as Junin virus infection, is a rare viral disease caused by the Junin virus, a member of the Rhabdoviridae family. This virus primarily affects sheep and can also infect other ruminants like goats and cattle under certain conditions. Transmission occurs through direct contact with infected animals or their bodily fluids, or indirectly via contaminated environments. Symptoms in sheep include fever, anorexia, and neurological signs such as ataxia, paralysis, and in severe cases, death. Junin virus infection is often associated with outbreaks in high-altitude regions of South America, particularly in Argentina and Chile, where it can lead to sudden, fatal encephalitis. The virus's ability to cause rapid neurological deterioration makes it a significant threat to livestock health and, in some cases, can also pose risks to humans in endemic areas.
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