Viral Subtypes
Serology testing performed on this virus has shown the presence of six different subtypes (classified I to VI). These have been given names, including Mucambo, Tonate, and Pixuna subtypes. There are seven different variants in subtype I, and three of these variants, A, B, and C are the epizootic strains.
The Mucambo virus (subtype III) appears to have evolved ~1807 AD (95% credible interval: 1559 - 1944).
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