Reptilian viruses: isolation of parvovirus-like particles from corn snake Elapha guttata (Colubridae)

Zentralbl Veterinarmed B. 1989 Aug;36(6):409-12. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0450.1989.tb00621.x.

Abstract

Parvovirus-like particles of about 30 nm in diameter were isolated from the corn snake (Elapha guttata) showing pneumonia. The DNA containing virus replicated in IgH2 cells at 30 degrees C inducing nuclear inclusion bodies.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Line
  • Parvoviridae / isolation & purification*
  • Parvoviridae Infections / microbiology
  • Parvoviridae Infections / veterinary*
  • Pneumonia / microbiology
  • Pneumonia / veterinary*
  • Snakes / microbiology*