Betaherpesvirus sequences in eastern spiny mice and Wagner's dipodils

Tarlinton, Rachael E.; Tate, Hannah F.J.; Mohallal, Eman M.E.; Daly, Janet M.; Behnke, Jerzy M.

Abstract

Eastern spiny mice (Acomys dimidiatus; also known as Sinai spiny mice) have been extensively studied in terms of the influence of parasite load on population size and reproductive fitness. The physical isolation of these rodent populations makes them interesting models for disease interactions in a real-life population as opposed to a laboratory. We identify betaherpesvirus sequences in eastern spiny mice and Wagner's dipodils (Dipodillus dasyurus), species that inhabit dry montane wadis (dry creek valleys) of the Sinai, highlighting the need for a comprehensive analysis of the full pathogen repertoire of these rodents in long-term studies. © Wildlife Disease Association 2011.

Citation

Tarlinton, R. E., Tate, H. F., Mohallal, E. M., Daly, J. M., & Behnke, J. M. (2011). Betaherpesvirus sequences in eastern spiny mice and Wagner's dipodils. Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 47(4), 958-962. https://doi.org/10.7589/0090-3558-47.4.958

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Mar 22, 2011
• Publication Date: Oct 1, 2011
• Deposit Date: Feb 28, 2025
• Journal: Journal of Wildlife Diseases
• Print ISSN: 0090-3558
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 47
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 958-962
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.7589/0090-3558-47.4.958
• Keywords: Acomys dimidiatus, Betaherpesvirus, Dipodillus dasyurus, eastern spiny mice, herpesvirus, panherpesvirus PCR, rodents, Wagner’s dipodils
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/3116448
• Publisher URL: https://meridian.allenpress.com/jwd/article/47/4/958/123338/Betaherpesvirus-Sequences-in-Eastern-Spiny-Mice