Pathogenesis of frog virus 3 (Ranavirus sp, Iridoviridae) infection in wood frogs, Rana sylvatica (Lithobates sylvaticus)

Abstract

Wood frogs, Rana sylvatica, are highly susceptible to infection with Frog Virus 3 (FV3, Ranavirus sp, Iridoviridae), a cause of mass mortality in wild populations. To elucidate the pathogenesis of FV3 infection in wood frogs,... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Maria Forzan (Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative)
  2. Kathleen Jones (Atlantic Veterinary College)
  3. Ellen Ariel (James Cook University)
  4. Richard Whittington (University of Sydney)
  5. John Wood (Pisces Molecular)
  6. Frederick Markham (Atlantic Veterinary College)
  7. Pierre-yves Daoust (Atlantic Veterinary College)

Topic Areas

Topics: Infectious Disease , Topics: Emerging Diseases , Topics: Amphibians

Session

FRI-AR1 » Contributed Papers: Amphibians and Reptiles (08:00 - Friday, 5th August, Taverna)