Enteric Viral Infections among Domesticated South American Camelids: First Detection of Mammalian Orthoreovirus in Camelids

Enteric Viral Infections among Domesticated South American Camelids: First Detection of Mammalian Orthoreovirus in Camelids

Enteric infections are a major cause of neonatal death in South American camelids (SACs). The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of enteric viral pathogens among alpacas and llamas in Canchis, Cuzco, located in the southern Peruvian highland. Fecal samples were obtained from 80 neonat...

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Main Authors: Dayana Castilla, Victor Escobar, Sergio Ynga, Luis Llanco, Alberto Manchego, César Lázaro, Dennis Navarro, Norma Santos, Miguel Rojas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
alpacas
llamas
Peru
rotavirus
coronavirus
mammalian orthoreovirus
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/5/1455

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https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/5/1455

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