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First Case of Systemic Coronavirus Infection in a Domestic Ferret (Mustela putorius furo) in Peru

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TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
Volume 62, Issue 6, Pages 581-585

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WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/tbed.12407

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ferrets; Mustelidae; coronavirus; polymerase chain reaction

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A domestic ferret from Lima, Peru, died after ten days of non-specific clinical signs. Based on pathology, immunohistochemistry and molecular analysis, ferret systemic coronavirus (FRSCV)-associated disease was diagnosed for the first time in South America. This report highlights the potential spread of pathogens by the international pet trade.

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