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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1989-6-19
pubmed:abstractText
An epizootic of malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) occurred at the Los Angeles Zoological Park which resulted in the deaths of four exotic ungulates. The source of infection was considered to be a newly purchased wildebeest bull (Connochaetes taurinus taurinus) that had been negative for antibody to MCF virus by an indirect immunofluorescent test. The need to re-evaluate regulations for the transportation and housing of young wildebeest is emphasized by this MCF outbreak. The diagnostic technology now available for identifying asymptomatic carriers of MCF virus and the present understanding of the behavior and pathogenesis of this highly cell-associated herpesvirus in exotic ruminants should provide a basis for the prevention and control of MCF in zoological parks.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
0090-3558
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
25
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
280-6
pubmed:dateRevised
2003-11-14
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1989
pubmed:articleTitle
Epidemiologic and pathologic aspects of an epizootic of malignant catarrhal fever in exotic hoofstock.
pubmed:affiliation
County of Los Angeles, Comparative Medicine and Veterinary Services, Downey, California 90242.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article