title: Seroprevalence of respiratory syncytial virus in free-ranging bighorn sheep.
abstract: Sera from 187 (42%) of 447 free-ranging bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) in 9 western states had antibody titers to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Titers were from 1:5 to 1:640, as determined by the standard virus neutralization test. Results of the survey indicated that RSV is widespread in free-ranging bighorn sheep populations and that RSV may be an important factor in the bighorn sheep pneumonia-complex.
mesh_terms: D000828:Animal Population Groups / Q000276:immunology*; D000818:Animals; D000835:Animals, Wild / Q000276:immunology*; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D012136:Respiratory Syncytial Viruses / Q000276:immunology*; D010253:Respirovirus Infections / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary*; D012756:Sheep; D012757:Sheep Diseases / Q000276:immunology*; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000914:Antibodies, Viral