Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
New hosts for equine herpesvirus 9.
- Journal:
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Schrenzel, Mark D et al.
- Affiliation:
- Zoological Society of San Diego · United States
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
Equine herpesvirus 9 was detected in a polar bear with progressive encephalitis; the source was traced to 2 members of a potential equid reservoir species, Grevy's zebras. The virus was also found in an aborted Persian onager. Thus, the natural host range is extended to 6 species in 3 mammalian orders.
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