Mouse Pneumonia Virus

Murine pneumonia virus is an infectious disease caused by a virus from the Paramyxoviridae family. It is one of the most common viruses in laboratory mice and other rodents.

Pneumonia can lead to serious complications such as pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, and even death. The virus has a very short incubation period, so infection can occur suddenly and spread quickly throughout the colony. Pneumonia most often affects young individuals. The virus remains relatively harmless in humans, although in rare cases it can cause a severe cough and mild symptoms of bronchitis or pneumonia. However, if a person is infected with murine pneumonia, they can transmit it to other people. Therefore, especially if you work with rodents, it is important to take precautions and follow health instructions.

The mouse pneumonia virus is very dangerous and insidious. It is especially dangerous for children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems, people with chronic lung diseases and patients who have already had pneumonia.

Murine pneumonia virus is a member of the family Metapneumoviridae and belongs to the genus Metapneumovirus. This virus has a wide habitat, which covers about half of the species of terrestrial mammals found in various climatic conditions. It is most often found in mice, but has also been found in several species of other rodents, including hamsters, hares and beavers, as well as humans, cats and dogs.

The virus is highly infective and can spread rapidly through transmission from one animal to another through close contact, for example, when kept together in cages or corridors. In addition, some studies indicate that infection can occur through airborne droplets.