Exposure of Wild Sumatran Tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) to Canine Distemper Virus

J Wildl Dis. 2021 Apr 1;57(2):464-466. doi: 10.7589/JWD-D-20-00144.

Abstract

Canine distemper virus (CDV) is recognized as a conservation threat to Amur tigers (Panthera tigris altaica) in Russia, but the risk to other subspecies remains unknown. We detected CDV neutralizing antibodies in nine of 21 wild-caught Sumatran tigers (42.9%), including one sampled on the day of capture, confirming exposure in the wild.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Wild
  • Antibodies, Neutralizing
  • Antibodies, Viral / blood*
  • Distemper Virus, Canine*
  • Indonesia / epidemiology
  • Neutralization Tests
  • Pilot Projects
  • Seroepidemiologic Studies
  • Tigers / blood*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Neutralizing
  • Antibodies, Viral