Aleutian mink disease virus and humans

Emerg Infect Dis. 2009 Dec;15(12):2040-2. doi: 10.3201/eid1512.090514.

Abstract

Reports of a possible relationship between Aleutian mink disease parvovirus (AMDV) and human infection are rare. However, 2 mink farmers with vascular disease and microangiopathy similar to that in mink with Aleutian disease were found to have AMDV-specific antibodies and AMDV DNA. These findings raise the suspicion that AMDV may play a role in human disease.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aleutian Mink Disease / pathology
  • Aleutian Mink Disease / transmission*
  • Aleutian Mink Disease Virus / genetics
  • Aleutian Mink Disease Virus / immunology
  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Viral / blood
  • DNA, Viral / blood
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mink

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral
  • DNA, Viral