Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Transplacental transmission of bluetongue virus 8 in cattle, UK.
- Journal:
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Darpel, Karin E et al.
- Affiliation:
- Institute for Animal Health · United Kingdom
Abstract
To determine whether transplacental transmission could explain overwintering of bluetongue virus in the United Kingdom, we studied calves born to dams naturally infected during pregnancy in 2007-08. Approximately 33% were infected transplacentally; some had compromised health. In all infected calves, viral load decreased after birth; no evidence of persistent infection was found.
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