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Natural infection of parvovirus in wild fishing cats (Prionailurus viverrinus) reveals extant viral localization in kidneys.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2021
Piewbang Chutchai, Wardhani Sabrina Wahyu, Chanseanroj Jira, Yostawonkul Jakarwan, Boonrungsiman Suwimon, Saengkrit Nattika, Kongmakee Piyaporn, Banlunara Wijit, Poovorawan Yong, Kasantikul Tanit, Techangamsuwan Somporn
Abstract excerpt
Carnivore protoparvovirus-1 (CPPV-1), a viral species containing feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) and canine parvovirus (CPV) variants, are widely spread among domestic and wild carnivores causing systemic fatal diseases. Wild fishing cats (Prionailurus viverrinus), a globally vulnerable species, have been found dead. Postmortem examination of the carcasses revealed lesions in intestine, spleen and kidney. CPPV-1...
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