Title
First Case of Systemic Coronavirus Infection in a Domestic Ferret (Mustela putorius furo) in Peru
Date Issued
01 December 2015
Access level
open access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Gonzales-Viera O.
Luna L.
Keel M.K.
Gregori F.
Publisher(s)
Hindawi
Abstract
A domestic ferret from Lima, Peru, died after ten days of non-specific clinical signs. Based on pathology, immunohistochemistry and molecular analysis, ferret systemic coronavirus (FRSCV)-associated disease was diagnosed for the first time in South America. This report highlights the potential spread of pathogens by the international pet trade.
Start page
581
End page
585
Volume
62
Issue
6
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Patología
Inmunología
Enfermedades infecciosas
Subjects
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-84945444396
PubMed ID
Source
Transboundary and Emerging Diseases
ISSN of the container
18651674
Sources of information:
Directorio de Producción Científica
Scopus