title: First Case of Systemic Coronavirus Infection in a Domestic Ferret (Mustela putorius furo) in Peru.
abstract: A domestic ferret from Lima, Peru, died after ten days of non-specific clinical signs. Based on pathology, immunohistochemistry and molecular analysis, ferret systemic coronavirus (FRSCV)-associated disease was diagnosed for the first time in South America. This report highlights the potential spread of pathogens by the international pet trade.
authors: Laboratory of Animal Anatomy and Wildlife, School of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru.
authors: J
authors: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6478-7437
authors: J
authors: Lescano
authors: Laboratory of Animal Anatomy and Wildlife, School of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Quevedo
authors: Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, USA.
authors: O
authors: O
authors: Gonzales-Viera
authors: Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health, School of Veterinary Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Luna
authors: Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, USA.
authors: M K
authors: MK
authors: Keel
authors: Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health, School of Veterinary Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Gregori
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D017934:Coronavirus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D018352:Coronavirus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D005289:Ferrets; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008297:Male; D008969:Molecular Sequence Data; D010568:Peru
keywords: Mustelidae; coronavirus; ferrets; polymerase chain reaction