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Fatal vaccine-induced canine distemper virus infection in black-footed ferrets

January 1, 1976

Four black-footed ferrets that were live-trapped in South Dakota and transported to the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center died within 21 days after vaccination with modified live canine distemper virus. Immunofluorescence, European ferret inoculation, virus isolation attempts, and serum-neutralization tests indicated insufficient attenuation of the vaccine for this species.

Citation Information

Publication Year 1976
Title Fatal vaccine-induced canine distemper virus infection in black-footed ferrets
Authors J. W. Carpenter, M.J.G. Appel, R.C. Erickson, M.N. Novilla
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Index ID 5221185
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center