Multiple Introductions of Domestic Cat Feline Leukemia Virus in Endangered Florida Panthers1

• Published in: Emerging infectious diseases Vol. 25; no. 1; pp. 92 - 101
• Main Authors: Chiu, Elliott S., Kraberger, Simona, Cunningham, Mark, Cusack, Lara, Roelke, Melody, VandeWoude, Sue
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 01.01.2019
• Subjects: Multiple s of Domestic Feline Leukemia Virus in Endangered Florida Panthers

The endangered Florida panther ( Puma concolor coryi ) had an outbreak of infection with feline leukemia virus (FeLV) in the early 2000s that resulted in the deaths of 3 animals. A vaccination campaign was instituted during 2003–2007 and no additional cases were recorded until 2010. During 2010–2016...