Rotaviral enteritis in a raccoon |
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| Authors: | A N Hamir M Morin C E Rupprecht |
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| Institution: | Laboratory of Large Animal Pathology, University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, Kennett Square 19348. |
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| Abstract: | A hand-reared raccoon (Procyon lotor) kit had severe diarrhea and died within 24 hr. Gross and histopathologic findings were compatible with a diagnosis of viral enteritis. The immunoperoxidase test revealed rotavirus group A antigen in the intestinal mucosa. This is the first record of rotaviral enteritis in a raccoon. |
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