Epizootic reptilian ferlavirus infection in individual and multiple snake colonies with additional evidence of the virus in the male genital tract

Abstract Reptilian ferlavirus, a pathogen of serious concern in snakes, has been reported in Western countries, but little is known about its prevalence in Thailand, where many snake breeding farms are located. In this study, we investigated the reptilian ferlavirus via swab samples derived from 49...

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Main Authors: Chutchai Piewbang, Sabrina Wahyu Wardhani, Panida Poonsin, Jakarwan Yostawonkul, Poowadon Chai-in, Sitthichok Lacharoje, Thanyarat Saengdet, Taksa Vasaruchapong, Suwimon Boonrungsiman, Piyaporn Kongmakee, Wijit Banlunara, Anudep Rungsipipat, Tanit Kasantikul, Somporn Techangamsuwan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-06-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-92156-5