Sealpox Virus in Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Facilities, North America, 2007–2009

Sealpox, a zoonotic disease affecting pinnipeds (seals and sea lions), can occur among captive and convalescing animals. We surveyed 1 worker each from 11 marine mammal centers and interviewed 31 other marine mammal workers to ascertain their knowledge of and experience with sealpox virus and to ide...

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Main Authors: Amira Roess, Rebecca Levine, Laura Barth, Benjamin Monroe, Darin Carroll, Inger Damon, Mary Reynolds
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2011-12-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/17/12/10-1945_article