Molecular Detection and Phylogenetic Analysis of Canine Distemper Virus in Marsican Brown Bear (<i>Ursus arctos marsicanus</i>)

In this paper, we report the first molecular detection of the canine distemper virus in the Marsican brown bear (<i>Ursus arctos marsicanus</i>). Three subadults and one adult were live-trapped and checked for the main viral pathogens responsible for infectious diseases in this species....

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Main Authors: Cristina Esmeralda Di Francesco, Camilla Smoglica, Vincenza Di Pirro, Federica Cafini, Leonardo Gentile, Fulvio Marsilio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/14/1826