NR ANQS
AU Heim,D.; Geiser,F.; Perler,L.; Wyss,R.
TI [Beyond BSE: Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies in other animal species]
OT Jenseits von BSE: Transmissible spongiforme Enzephalopathien bei anderen Tierarten.
QU Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde 2002 Dec; 144(12): 664-73
PT journal article; review; review, tutorial
AB There are several other diseases besides BSE which belong to the group of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE). Although most mammals can be experimentally infected with the agent of these diseases, generally only single representatives of the orders Artiodactyla (cloven-hoofed animals), Carnivora (carnivores) and Primates (humans and monkeys) are naturally infected in the field. An overview of the current state of knowledge on TSE in several species like exotic ruminants, deer, mink and cats is presented. Etiological, clinical, anatomic-pathological and epidemiological aspects are described.
ZR 32
MH Animal; *Artiodactyla; *Carnivora; Cats; English Abstract; Human; *Primates; Prion Diseases/epidemiology/transmission/*veterinary; Species Specificity
AD Bundesamt für Veterinärwesen, Bern-Liebefeld. dagmar.heim@bvet.admin.ch
SP deutsch
PO Schweiz