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Reptile-associated nidoviruses (serpentoviruses), belonging to Coronaviridae, have been reported to cause proliferative interstitial pneumonia in pythons and other reptile species. The present report provides information of complete genome sequence and global distribution of serpentovirus.
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Why is it important?
The present report describes the first case of reptile-associated nidoviruses (serpentoviruses) in Asia.
Perspectives
Transbundary transmission of reptile-associated nidoviruses (serpentoviruses) is now taking place. Further investigation is warranted to determine any potential negative impacts caused by serpentovirus infections in exotic snakes and wild snake populations.
Dr. Wen-Ta Li
Fishhead Labs LLC
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This page is a summary of: A case report of reptile-associated nidovirus (serpentovirus) in a ball python (Python regius) in Taiwan, Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, January 2020, Japanese Society of Veterinary Science,
DOI: 10.1292/jvms.20-0166.
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