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First Case of Systemic Coronavirus Infection in a Domestic Ferret (Mustela putorius furo) in Peru.

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.

SUBMITTER: Lescano J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7169763 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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First Case of Systemic Coronavirus Infection in a Domestic Ferret (Mustela putorius furo) in Peru.

Lescano J J   Quevedo M M   Gonzales-Viera O O   Luna L L   Keel M K MK   Gregori F F  

Transboundary and emerging diseases 20150824 6

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. ...[more]