Canine distemper outbreak in rhesus monkeys, China.

ABSTRACT: Since 2006, canine distemper outbreaks have occurred in rhesus monkeys at a breeding farm in Guangxi, People's Republic of China. Approximately 10,000 animals were infected (25%-60% disease incidence); 5%-30% of infected animals died. The epidemic was controlled by vaccination. Amino acid sequence analysis of the virus indicated a unique strain.

SUBMITTER: Qiu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3381540 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature