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Serological survey of viral diseases relating to reproductive failure among Artiodactyla in Ethiopian Camelus dromedarius.

Journal:
Microbiology and immunology
Year:
2016
Authors:
Melaku, Simenew Keskes et al.
Affiliation:
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Abstract

Serological surveys were performed on Ethiopian camels with a history of abortion to investigate the presence of antibodies against viruses that infect animals classified in the order Artiodactyla. In 2013, 120 serum samples were collected from camels in various parts of Ethiopia. Several viruses related to abortion in ruminants were prevalent. In particular, antibodies against bluetongue virus, were detected at a high rate (76.7% of samples). Additionally, antibodies against Akabane virus and Japanese encephalitis virus were also detected in samples from more than 40% of the camels; however, their antibody titers were relatively low.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27278458/