Rabies and distemper outbreaks in smallest Ethiopian wolf population.
Widespread deaths recently devastated the smallest known population of Ethiopian wolves. Of 7 carcasses found, all 3 tested were positive for rabies. Two wolves were subsequently vaccinated for rabies; 1 of these later died from canine distemper. Only 2 of a known population of 13 wolves survived.
Main Authors: | Marino, J, Sillero-Zubiri, C, Deressa, A, Bedin, E, Bitewa, A, Lema, F, Rskay, G, Banyard, A, Fooks, A |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2017
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