Canine distemper virus infection among wildlife before and after the epidemic

• Published in: Journal of Veterinary Medical Science Vol. 77; no. 11; pp. 1457 - 1463
• Main Authors: SUZUKI, Junko, NISHIO, Yohei, KAMEO, Yuki, TERADA, Yutaka, KUWATA, Ryusei, SHIMODA, Hiroshi, SUZUKI, Kazuo, MAEDA, Ken
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan JAPANESE SOCIETY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE 01.01.2015; Japan Science and Technology Agency; The Japanese Society of Veterinary Science
• Subjects: Animals; Animals, Wild; Canine distemper virus; Cell Line; Distemper - epidemiology; Distemper Virus, Canine - isolation & purification; Dogs; Epidemics - veterinary; Japan - epidemiology; Mammals; raccoon; raccoon dog; Time Factors; Virology; Japan

In 2007–2008, a canine distemper virus (CDV) epidemic occurred among wild animals in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, and many mammals, including the wild boar and deer, were infected. In this study, CDV prevalence among wild animals was surveyed before and after the epidemic. At first, an enzyme-linked...