[Neutralizing morbillivirus antibodies in the population of the Baikal seal Phoca sibirica]

Vopr Virusol. 1993 Jan-Feb;38(1):28-30.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The antibodies neutralizing Baikal seal morbillivirus (BSMV) were studied in sera from 148 normal Baikal seals (Phoca sibirica). The virus-neutralizing antibodies were demonstrated in sera of 61.5% of the animals examined. A comparative analysis of antibodies in NT and cell-ELISA method is presented. The role of BSMV in morbidity and mortality of seals (Phoca sibirica) is discussed.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Viral / blood*
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques
  • Morbillivirus / immunology*
  • Neutralization Tests / veterinary
  • Reference Values
  • Seals, Earless / immunology*
  • Siberia

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral