First detection of herpesvirus and prevalence of mycoplasma infection in free-ranging Hermann s tortoises (Testudo hermanni), and in potential pet vectors
J.-m. Ballouard, X. Bonnet, J. Jourdan, A. Martinez-Silvestre, S. Gagno, B. Fertard, S. Caron
This study detects herpesvirus and mycoplasma infections in wild and pet-related Hermann's tortoises using PCR, highlighting potential transmission risks from captive to wild populations.
bioRxiv · Jan 22, 2021Zoology