A possible case of caprine-associated malignant catarrhal fever in a domestic water buffalo <it>(Bubalus bubalis) </it>in Switzerland

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) is a fatal herpesvirus infection, affecting various wild and domestic ruminants all over the world. Water buffaloes were reported to be particularly susceptible for the ovine herpesvirus-2 (OvHV-2) cau...

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Main Authors: Dettwiler Martina, Stahel Anina, Krüger Sonka, Gerspach Christian, Braun Ueli, Engels Monika, Hilbe Monika
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/7/78