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Coinfection with Hepatozoon sp. and Canine Distemper Virus in a Yellow-throated Marten ( Martes flavigula koreana) in Korea.

Journal:
Journal of wildlife diseases
Year:
2016
Authors:
Park, Surim et al.
Affiliation:
College of Veterinary Medicine and Bio-Safety Research Institute (BK21 Plus Program) · South Korea
Species:
dog

Abstract

We describe coinfection with Hepatozoon sp. and canine distemper virus (CDV) in a yellow-throated marten ( Martes flavigula koreana). We found Hepatozoon cysts in muscular tissue and viral inclusion bodies in the brain. Hepatozoon sp., and CDV was confirmed in blood and brain, respectively, by PCR.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27054471/