Caprine herpesvirus 2-associated malignant catarrhal fever of captive sika deer (Cervus nippon) in an intensive management system
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DOI: 10.1186/s12917-018-1365-8
Abstract: BackgroundCaprine herpesvirus 2 (CpHV-2) infection usually induces chronic malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) in sika deer (Cervus nippon), with the primary signs of weight loss, dermatitis and alopecia.Case presentationHere, we report a case of CpHV-2-associated acute… read more here.
Keywords: deer; catarrhal fever; cervus nippon; sika deer ... See more keywords
Molecular Tools to Identify and Characterize Malignant Catarrhal Fever Viruses (MCFV) of Ruminants and Captive Artiodactyla
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DOI: 10.3390/v14122697
Abstract: The family Herpesviridae includes viruses identified in mammals, birds and reptiles. All herpesviruses share a similar structure, consisting of a large linear double-stranded DNA genome surrounded by a proteic icosahedral capsid further contained within a… read more here.
Keywords: malignant catarrhal; molecular tools; identify characterize; catarrhal fever ... See more keywords
Evidence for a Novel Gammaherpesvirus as the Putative Agent of Malignant Catarrhal Fever Disease in Roan Antelopes (Hippotragus equinus)
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DOI: 10.3390/v15030649
Abstract: Upon the sudden death of two captive roan antelopes (Hippotragus equinus) that had suffered from clinical signs reminiscent of malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) in a German zoo, next generation sequencing of organ samples provided evidence… read more here.
Keywords: roan antelopes; malignant catarrhal; novel gammaherpesvirus; antelopes hippotragus ... See more keywords
A Vaccine Targeting Ovine Herpesvirus 2 Glycoprotein B Protects against Sheep-Associated Malignant Catarrhal Fever
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DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10122156
Abstract: Malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) is a complex and often fatal disease of ungulates. Effective vaccines are needed to avoid MCF outbreaks and mitigate losses. This study aimed to evaluate a sheep-associated MCF (SA-MCF) vaccine candidate… read more here.
Keywords: sheep associated; targeting ovine; malignant catarrhal; catarrhal fever ... See more keywords
OvHV-2 Glycoprotein B Delivered by a Recombinant BoHV-4 Is Immunogenic and Induces Partial Protection against Sheep-Associated Malignant Catarrhal Fever in a Rabbit Model
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DOI: 10.3390/vaccines9020090
Abstract: An efficacious vaccine for sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever (SA-MCF) is important for the livestock industry. Research towards SA-MCF vaccine development is hindered by the absence of culture systems to propagate the causative agent, ovine herpesvirus-2… read more here.
Keywords: catarrhal fever; associated malignant; sheep associated; malignant catarrhal ... See more keywords