| Literature DB >> 12528458 |
Benjamin C Damien1, Byron E E Martina, Serge Losch, Joël Mossong, Albert D M E Osterhaus, Claude P Muller.
Abstract
Canine distemper virus (CDV) has a wide host spectrum, and during the past years, distemper has been observed in species that were previously not considered to be susceptible. In this study, we investigated the prevalence of CDV-specific antibodies in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) sampled between May and November 1997. About 9 to 13% of the Luxembourg red fox population is positive for antibodies against CDV. Thus a sizeable proportion of red foxes has been exposed to CDV in the wild. The significance of CDV in red foxes is discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12528458 DOI: 10.7589/0090-3558-38.4.856
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Wildl Dis ISSN: 0090-3558 Impact factor: 1.535