In:
PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Public Library of Science (PLoS), Vol. 15, No. 7 ( 2021-7-15), p. e0009536-
Abstract:
Mongooses, a nonnative species, are a known reservoir of rabies virus in the Caribbean region. A cross-sectional study of mongooses at 41 field sites on the US Virgin Islands of St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas captured 312 mongooses (32% capture rate). We determined the absence of rabies virus by antigen testing and rabies virus exposure by antibody testing in mongoose populations on all three islands. USVI is the first Caribbean state to determine freedom-from-rabies for its mongoose populations with a scientifically-led robust cross-sectional study. Ongoing surveillance activities will determine if other domestic and wildlife populations in USVI are rabies-free.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1935-2735
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pntd.0009536
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pntd.0009536.g001
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pntd.0009536.g002
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pntd.0009536.g003
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pntd.0009536.g004
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pntd.0009536.t001
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pntd.0009536.t002
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pntd.0009536.s001
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pntd.0009536.s002
Language:
English
Publisher:
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Publication Date:
2021
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2429704-5
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