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Ranavirus-associated mass mortality in wild amphibians, The Netherlands, 2010: A first report.
- Source :
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Veterinary Journal . Nov2011, Vol. 190 Issue 2, p284-286. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- In 2010, a mass die-off of over 1000 wild water frogs (Pelophylax spp.) and at least 10 common newts (Lissotriton vulgaris) occurred in a pond in The Netherlands. Haemorrhagic disease with hepatomegaly and splenomegaly was evident. Microscopically, multiple organs presented cells with multifocal intracytoplasmic inclusion bodies, in which ranavirus-like particles were demonstrated ultrastructurally. All specimens examined tested positive for ranavirus by PCR. The sequence obtained showed a 100% identity with the one deposited for common midwife toad virus (CMTV). This is the first report of ranavirus-associated mortality in wild amphibian populations in The Netherlands. It is also the first time CMTV or a CMTV-like virus has been reported in these two species in the adult stage and outside of Spain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10900233
- Volume :
- 190
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Veterinary Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 71329889
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2011.08.031