Hepatic Cirrhosis Occurring in a Young Woodchuck (Marmota monax) Due to Vertical Transmission of Woodchuck Hepatitis Virus (WHV)
Journal of Veterinary Science
; : 199-201, 2003.
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ABSTRACT
Histologic and clinicopathologic findings of a woodchuck (Marmota monax) vertically infected with woodchuck hepatitis virus (WHV) are presented. The liver exhibits marked cirrhotic changes, which is characteristic of the pre-transformation phase of WHV. At necropsy, the woodchuck exhibited ascites and the liver had a grossly nodular appearance. Microscopically, focal hepatocyte necrosis and inflammatory cells were observed in midzonal and periportal areas in the liver. In Macchiavellos stained sections, cytoplasmic inclusion bodies appeared reddish granular materials. We believe that this may represent a new suitable and cost-effective cirrhotic model for the disease processes associated with hepadnaviruses in a number of other species, most notably Hepatitis B virus infection in man.
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Main subject:
Aspartate Aminotransferases
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Reference Values
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Rodent Diseases
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Hepatitis B Virus, Woodchuck
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Alanine Transaminase
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Alkaline Phosphatase
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Hepatitis B
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Liver Cirrhosis
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Marmota
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Journal of Veterinary Science
Year:
2003
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Article