Pichinde virus models intrauterine infection by hemorrhagic fever-causing arenaviruses
Craig J. Bierle, Hannah L. Murphy, Jason S. Hatfield, Qinfeng Huang, Tyler B. Rollman, Priyanka Chauhan, Brigitte H. Flannery, Sarah A. Wernimont, Terry K. Morgan, Micah D. Gearhart, Yuying Liang, Hinh Ly
This study uses Pichinde virus to model arenavirus infection during pregnancy, showing placental infection and fetal demise while highlighting antiviral responses.
bioRxiv · Sep 22, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology