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Isolation of an agent causing bilirubinemia and jaundice in raccoons

January 1, 1954

An infectious agent, which appears to be a virus (RJV) has been isolated from the liver of a wild raccoon which has led to a highly fatal type of disease characterized by conjunctivitis and an elevated serum bilirubin frequently accompanied by jaundice on inoculation of raccoons. Ferrets also appear to be susceptible to infections with this agent.

Publication Year 1954
Title Isolation of an agent causing bilirubinemia and jaundice in raccoons
Authors L. Kilham, C. M. Herman
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine
Index ID 5220545
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center