Molecular Diagnosis of Classical Rabies Virus in Polar Foxes in Greeenland

Classical rabies virus continues to circulate in polar foxes in Greenland. Within the last 5 years more than 30 animals, mainly polar foxes have been tested positive for rabies. In this study, brain samples from this period were assessed for the presence of rabies viral RNA using molecular diagnosti...

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Main Authors: Rasmussen, Thomas Bruun, Strandbygaard, Bertel
Format: Conference Object
Language:English
Published: 2011
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Online Access:https://orbit.dtu.dk/en/publications/024807ea-2af7-4d3f-b8e1-7122517286bd
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Summary:Classical rabies virus continues to circulate in polar foxes in Greenland. Within the last 5 years more than 30 animals, mainly polar foxes have been tested positive for rabies. In this study, brain samples from this period were assessed for the presence of rabies viral RNA using molecular diagnostic methods.