The Validation of a Non-Invasive Skin Sampling Device for Detecting Cetacean Poxvirus

The Validation of a Non-Invasive Skin Sampling Device for Detecting Cetacean Poxvirus

Poxvirus-like lesions are widely used as a potential health indicator in cetaceans, although for this application, corroboration of Poxvirus skin disease is imperative. Aiming to address skin biopsies intrusiveness, a preliminary investigation of a non-invasive skin sampling procedure to molecularly...

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Main Authors: Simone Segura-Göthlin, Antonio Fernández, Manuel Arbelo, Idaira Felipe-Jiménez, Ana Colom-Rivero, Javier Almunia, Eva Sierra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
cetacean poxvirus
skin lesions
health indicator
welfare
biopsy
cytology cell sampler
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/10/2814

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