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Presence and Diversity of Different Enteric Viruses in Wild Norway Rats (Rattus norvegicus).
Viruses - 26 May 2021
Niendorf Sandra, Harms Dominik, Hellendahl Katja F, Heuser Elisa, Böttcher Sindy, Bock C-Thomas, Ulrich Rainer G
Abstract excerpt
Rodents are common reservoirs for numerous zoonotic pathogens, but knowledge about diversity of pathogens in rodents is still limited. Here, we investigated the occurrence and genetic diversity of enteric viruses in 51 Norway rats collected in three different countries in Europe. RNA of at least one virus was detected in the intestine of 49 of 51 animals. Astrovirus RNA was detected in 46 animals, mostly of rat...
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