Identification of a Novel α-herpesvirus Associated with Ulcerative Stomatitis in Donkeys.

Identification of a Novel α-herpesvirus Associated with Ulcerative Stomatitis in Donkeys.
Emerg Infect Dis. 2020 Dec;26(12):3044-3047
Authors: Martella V, Lanave G, Camero M, Larocca V, Lorusso E, Catella C, Capozza P, Tempesta M, Buonavoglia C
Abstract
An outbreak of ulcerative stomatitis was observed in a donkey (Equus asinus) dairy herd. Similar lesions were also observed on the dams' udders and, sporadically, in genital areas. The lesions typically resolved in 1-3 weeks. An α-herpesvirus, Varicellovirus, genetically related to equid herpesvirus type 3, was identified.
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Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases - November 23, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Martella V, Lanave G, Camero M, Larocca V, Lorusso E, Catella C, Capozza P, Tempesta M, Buonavoglia C Tags: Emerg Infect Dis Source Type: research