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Santos, N.; Almendra, C.; Tavares, L.
Serologic Survey for Canine Distemper Virus and Canine Parvovirus in Free-ranging Wild Carnivores from Portugal
2009 Journal of Wildlife Diseases (45): 221-226
A serologic survey for Canine distemper virus (CDV) and canine parvovirus (CPV) was performed on serum and lung extract from an opportunistic sample of 120 free-ranging wild carnivores (13 species) from Portugal, collected from 1995 to 2006. Antibodies to CDV were detected in wolf (_Canis lupus_; 3/27) and red fox (_Vulpes vulpes_; 2/22). Antibodies to CPV were detected in wolf (9/28), red fox (2/14), wildcat (_Felis silvestris_;1/8), genet (_Genetta genetta_; 17/18), and stone marten (_Martes foina_; 3/17). Antibodies to CPV were detected throughout the study, whereas for CDV antibodies were detected in 3 of 10 yr and only during winter. The extremely high CPV antibody prevalence in genets is unprecedented. Although based on a limited sample, these data suggest widespread exposure of free-ranging Iberian carnivores to CDV and CPV.
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