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Orbivirus infections in collared peccaries (Tayassu tajacu) in Southeastern Brazil

  • Priscilla F. Gerber
  • , Grazielle C.F. Galinari
  • , Adriana Cortez
  • , Cátia D. Paula
  • , Zélia I.P. Lobato
  • , Marcos B. Heinemann

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Abstract

We surveyed 49 free-living collared peccaries (Pecari tajacu) in Brazil for antibodies against bluetongue virus (BTV) and porcine circovirus 2 (PCV2). Antibodies against BTV were detected in 19/49 (39%) samples. All samples were negative for PCV2. The importance of antibodies to BTV in collared peccaries remains to be determined. © Wildlife Disease Association 2012.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)230-232
JournalJournal of Wildlife Diseases
Volume48
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2012
Externally publishedYes

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