Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Serosurvey ofandspp. in Free-Range Agoutis () from an Urban Area of Southern Brazil.
- Journal:
- Journal of wildlife diseases
- Year:
- 2020
- Authors:
- Yamakawa, Ana Carolina et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Hygiene and Public Health · Brazil
Abstract
Thirty-six free-ranging agoutis () from an urban area of the municipality of Curitiba, a southern region of Brazil, were tested for antibodies againstandspp. Antibodies were present in 25% and 6% agoutis, respectively. No statistical differences were observed based on sex, age, and body mass of the agoutis. Highseropositivity indicated environmental contamination, whereas lower seropositivity ofspp. suggested low environmental contamination or low susceptibility.
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