Encephalomyocarditis virus in a captive Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus)
Journal Title: Open Veterinary Journal - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
A 5-month-old female captive Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) died suddenly without preceding symptoms. Gross necropsy revealed numerous white circular and linear foci in the myocard. Differential diagnosis all turned out negative, except for encephalomyocarditis virus. Histopathology revealed mineralisation of myocardial cells and interstitial infiltration of lymphocytes, plasma cells and less neutrophils. Encephalomyocarditis virus was detected by PCR. Although encephalomyocarditis virus occurs in many mammals, this is the first published description of this virus in a Malayan tapir.
Authors and Affiliations
Francis Vercammen| Centre for Research and Conservation, Royal Zoological Society of Antwerp, K. Astridplein 26, B-2018 Antwerp, Belgium, Leslie Bosseler| Department of Pathology, Bacteriology and Avian Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ghent, Salisburylaan 133, B-9820 Merelbeke, Belgium, Marylène Tignon| Department of Virology, Veterinary and Agrochemical Research Centre, Groeselenberg 99, B-1180 Brussels, Belgium, Ann Brigitte Cay| Department of Virology, Veterinary and Agrochemical Research Centre, Groeselenberg 99, B-1180 Brussels, Belgium
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