Antibody response to canine distemper vaccine in African wild dogs.
Antibody levels against canine distemper virus were measured by means of an immunofluorescent antibody test prior to, and after, administration of a modified-live virus booster vaccine to seven African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus). Positive seroconversion with no harmful side-effects was seen in all the animals.
Spencer
J
J
Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, South Africa.
Burroughs
R
R
D000818:Animals; D000836:Animals, Zoo; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D002335:Carnivora / Q000276:immunology*; D004217:Distemper Virus, Canine / Q000276:immunology*; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D007117:Immunization, Secondary / Q000662:veterinary; D014765:Viral Vaccines / Q000276:immunology*
D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D014765:Viral Vaccines