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exposure to lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus, new york, usa.

to the editor: lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (lcmv) is an arenavirus carried by the house mouse, mus musculus. human infections can range from mild febrile illness to severe encephalitis and disseminated disease (1). infection during pregnancy is associated with teratogenic effects, including congenital hydrocephalus and chorioretinitis (2).