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Serologic survey for selected viral pathogens in brown bears from Italy.

Authors :
Marsilio F
Tiscar PG
Gentile L
Roth HU
Boscagli G
Tempesta M
Gatti A
Source :
Journal of wildlife diseases [J Wildl Dis] 1997 Apr; Vol. 33 (2), pp. 304-7.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Blood samples were collected from six captive bears and nine free-ranging Marsican brown bears (Ursus arctos marsicanus) in the Abruzzo National Park, Italy, between 1991 and 1995. Sera were tested for evidence of exposure to canine distemper virus (CDV), canine adenovirus type 2, canine coronavirus, and canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2). Serologic evidence of CDV and CPV-2-exposure was found in both captive and free-ranging bears. This may be the first report of CDV exposure in free-ranging bears.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0090-3558
Volume :
33
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of wildlife diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9131563
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7589/0090-3558-33.2.304