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Parma wallaby herpesvirus infection.

H M Acland

    Journal of Wildlife Diseases
    |July 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    A novel herpesvirus caused fatal disease in Parma wallabies (Macropus parma), leading to skin and mucosal lesions. This study details the experimental infection and pathological findings in these marsupials.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Virology
    • Wildlife Disease
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Parma wallabies (Macropus parma) are susceptible to infectious diseases.
    • Herpesviral infections can cause severe morbidity and mortality in various animal species.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To characterize the pathogenicity and clinical presentation of a herpesvirus in Parma wallabies.
    • To document the gross and microscopic lesions associated with this experimental infection.

    Main Methods:

    • Three Parma wallabies were inoculated intravenously with a herpesvirus.
    • One wallaby was infected via conjunctival and nasal mucosa.
    • Contact-exposed wallabies were also monitored.

    Main Results:

    • Intravenous inoculation resulted in death within 5-7 days.
    • Contact transmission occurred, with lesions developing in exposed animals.
    • Clinical signs included lip, eyelid, and anogenital vesicles and ulcers.
    • Intranuclear inclusion bodies were observed in epithelial cells.
    • Rhinitis and keratitis were noted; liver lesions were atypical for herpesviral hepatitis.

    Conclusions:

    • The studied herpesvirus is pathogenic in Parma wallabies, causing significant disease.
    • The findings contribute to understanding herpesviral diseases in marsupials.
    • Further research is needed to identify the specific herpesvirus and its epizootiology.

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