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First Case of Systemic Coronavirus Infection in a Domestic Ferret ( Mustela putorius furo ) in Peru
Author(s) -
Lescano J.,
Quevedo M.,
GonzalesViera O.,
Luna L.,
Keel M. K.,
Gregori F.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
transboundary and emerging diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.392
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1865-1682
pISSN - 1865-1674
DOI - 10.1111/tbed.12407
Subject(s) - mustela putorius , coronavirus , immunohistochemistry , covid-19 , pathology , virology , domestic animal , disease , biology , medicine , zoology , infectious disease (medical specialty)
Summary 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.

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