Serologic Survey of Rabies Virus, Canine Distemper Virus and Parvovirus in Wild Raccoon Dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis) in Korea
Journal of Bacteriology and Virology
;
: 204-209, 2013.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-68534
ABSTRACT
Oral rabies vaccination (ORV) program for the wild animals in rabies risk regions of Korea has been conducted since 2000. Evaluation of ORV program under field condition and information concerning the incidence of exposure to canine distemper and canine parvovirus (CPV) are needed in wild raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis). Ninety four sera of wild raccoon dogs were screened for antibodies against rabies, canine distemper virus (CDV) and CPV in Korea. The overall prevalence of antibodies against rabies virus (RABV), CDV and CPV in wild raccoon dogs was 35.1%, 89.4% and 24.5%, respectively. Comparisons of sero-prevalences of RABV, CDV and CPV were assayed in two regions (Gyeonggi-do and Gangwon-do). The Gyeonggi-do (36.4%) showed higher sero-positive rate against CPV than Gangwon-do (20.8%). In contrast, Gangwon-do (41.7% and 97.2%) showed higher sero-positive rates against RABV and CDV than Gyeonggi-do (13.6% and 63.6%). These results indicate that there was severe circulation of CDV and CPV among wild raccoon dogs in the two regions of Korea. Furthermore, raccoon dogs showing a protective antibody titer (0.5 IU/ml) were 15.9%, suggesting that new rabies control program such as trap-vaccination-release (TVR) should be launched urgently in rabies risk regions.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Rabies
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Rabies virus
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Raccoons
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Incidence
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Prevalence
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Vaccination
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Parvovirus, Canine
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Parvovirus
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Raccoon Dogs
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Distemper
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Bacteriology and Virology
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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