Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Frequency of Virus Coinfection in Raccoons ( Procyon lotor) and Striped Skunks ( Mephitis mephitis) During a Concurrent Rabies and Canine Distemper Outbreak.
- Journal:
- Journal of wildlife diseases
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Jardine, Claire M et al.
- Affiliation:
- 1 Department of Pathobiology · Canada
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Rabies and canine distemper virus infections in wildlife share similar presenting signs. Canine distemper virus was detected using real-time PCR of conjunctival swabs in rabies positive raccoons (22/32) and skunks (7/34) during a concurrent rabies and canine distemper outbreak in Ontario, Canada in 2015-16. Coinfections with both viruses should be considered, particularly in distemper endemic areas that are at risk of rabies incursion.
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