Rabies virus infection in ferret badgers (Melogale moschata subaurantiaca) in Taiwan: A retrospective study
Journal
Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Journal Volume
51
Journal Issue
4
Pages
923-928
Date Issued
2015
Author(s)
Chang, Jen-Chieh
Tsai, Kuo-Jung
Hsu, Wei-Cheng
Tu, Yang-Chang
Chuang, Wei-Chieh
Chang, Shih-Wei
Lin, Te-En
Fang, Kuo-Yun
Chang, Yung-Fu
Tsai, Hsiang-Jung
Lee, Shu-Hwae
Abstract
Fifteen ferret badgers (Melogale moschata subaurantiaca), collected 2010-13 and stored frozen, were submitted for rabies diagnosis by direct fluorescent antibody test and reverse transcription PCR. We detected seven positive animal samples, including some from 2010, which indicated that the ferret badger population in Taiwan had been affected by rabies prior to 2010. © Wildlife Disease Association 2015.
Subjects
Ferret badger; Rabies; Retrospective study; Taiwan
Other Subjects
animal; Carnivora; genetics; isolation and purification; phylogeny; rabies; Rabies virus; retrospective study; Taiwan; veterinary; Animals; Carnivora; Phylogeny; Rabies; Rabies virus; Retrospective Studies; Taiwan
Type
journal article