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Domestic Dog Origin of Canine Distemper Virus in Free-ranging Wolves in Portugal as Revealed by Hemagglutinin Gene Characterization.

Authors :
Müller, Alexandra
Silva, Eliane
Santos, Nuno
Thompson, Gertrude
Source :
Journal of Wildlife Diseases; Jul2011, Vol. 47 Issue 3, p725-729, 5p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article presents research on canine distemper virus (CDV) in free-ranging grey wolf or Canis lupus signatus. It references a study by Alexandra Müller and colleagues published in the same issue of the journal. It examines the genetic characteristics of the hemagglutinin (H) protein between the wild-type CDV from free-ranging Iberian wolves and domestic dog or Canis familiaris.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00903558
Volume :
47
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
71725242