Abstract
First detection of herpesvirus and prevalence of mycoplasma infection in free-ranging Hermann’s tortoises (Testudo hermanni), and in potential pet vectors
Highlights
Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) represent a growing challenge for biodiversity conservation (Daszak et al, 2000; Deem et al, 2001)
polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing revealed that seven free-ranging WHT were Testidinid herpesviruses (TeHV) positive (2.8 %, n=7/253), and that 3 sub-populations were concerned (Tables2 and 3)
Most individuals were tested for both pathogens with PCR (TeHV + Myc)
Summary
Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) represent a growing challenge for biodiversity conservation (Daszak et al, 2000; Deem et al, 2001). Testidinid herpesviruses (TeHV) and Mycoplasma spp. are two dangerous pathogens for wild populations (Origgi, 2012; Marenzoni et al, 2018). Both are highly contagious and are involved in the Upper Respiratory Tract Disease Syndromes (URTD); infection with these pathogens can provoke illness entailing high morbidity and mortality (Brown et al, 1994; Goessling et al, 2019). Monitoring the health status of free-ranging chelonians, with a focus on two major agents causing URTD, is a conservation priority
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