Why are Svalbard Arctic foxes Brucella spp. seronegative?
Arctic foxes (Vulpes lagopus) are susceptible to smooth Brucella (s-Brucella) infection and may be exposed to such bacteria through the consumption of infected marine mammals, as implied by the finding of s-Brucella antibodies in polar bears (Ursus maritimus). Arctic foxes in Svalbard have not previ...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Norwegian Polar Institute
2022-07-01
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| Series: | Polar Research |
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| Online Access: | https://polarresearch.net/index.php/polar/article/view/7867/14755 |