Detection of Rabies Virus in a Yellow-throated Marten (Martes flavigula chrysospila) in Taiwan

Wei-Cheng Hsu; Fan Lee; Yen-Wen Chen; Yang-Chang Tu; Chao-Chin Chang; Yi-Lun Chiang; Shu-Chia Hu

doi:10.7589/JWD-D-23-00039

Detection of Rabies Virus in a Yellow-throated Marten (Martes flavigula chrysospila) in Taiwan

J Wildl Dis. 2024 Jan 1;60(1):219-222. doi: 10.7589/JWD-D-23-00039.

Authors

Wei-Cheng Hsu¹, Fan Lee¹, Yen-Wen Chen¹, Yang-Chang Tu¹, Chao-Chin Chang¹, Yi-Lun Chiang², Shu-Chia Hu¹

Affiliations

¹ Veterinary Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture, No. 376, Zhongzheng Rd., Danshui Dist., New Taipei City 25158, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
² WildOne Wildlife Conservation Association, No. 126, Sinsing, Sinsing Village, Chihshang Township, Taitung County 958, Taiwan (R.O.C.).

PMID: 37972644
DOI: 10.7589/JWD-D-23-00039

Abstract

In June 2021, a yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula chrysospila) submitted for postmortem examination was diagnosed as rabid through laboratory testing. The rabies virus detected was closest phylogenetically to viruses of ferret badgers (Melogale moschata subaurantiaca) in Taiwan, indicating spillover infection from the primary reservoir in this area, the ferret badger.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Animals
Ferrets
Mustelidae*
Rabies virus*
Rabies* / epidemiology
Rabies* / veterinary
Taiwan / epidemiology