Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Asymptomatic ferret shedding Aleutian mink disease virus for years
By Pennick, Kate E. et al.·Published in Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation·2005·Department of Pathology, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, Athens, GA 30602, United States·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Persistent Viral Shedding during Asymptomatic Aleutian Mink Disease Parvoviral Infection in a Ferret
- Species:
- rodent
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old domestic ferret was found to be infected with Aleutian mink disease parvovirus (ADV) even though it showed no symptoms. Over two years, tests showed high levels of antibodies and the virus was detected in its blood, urine, and feces. This means the ferret was a carrier of the virus without showing any signs of illness. It's important for ferret owners to be aware that a healthy-looking ferret can still be infected and potentially spread the virus to others.
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Abstract
A 2-year-old domestic ferret that appeared clinically healthy was repeatedly seropositive for Aleutian mink disease parvovirus (ADV) over a 2-year observation period. Antibody titers, determined by counter-immunoelectrophoresis, ranged from 1024 to 4096. Viral DNA also was identified in serum, urine, feces, and blood cell fractions by polymerase chain reaction analysis. Ultimately, DNA in situ hybridization revealed ADV DNA in histologic sections of various tissues and organs. These data indicate that this asymptomatic ferret was persistently infected with ADV.
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