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. 1989 Jan;27(1):174–175. doi: 10.1128/jcm.27.1.174-175.1989

Naturally acquired rabies in an armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) in Texas.

L M Leffingwell 1, S U Neill 1
PMCID: PMC267255  PMID: 2643619

Abstract

The first case of rabies in an armadillo is reported. The rabies fluorescent-antibody test and mouse inoculation procedure were used to substantiate the presence of the virus. The Centers for Disease Control authenticated our findings and was able to determine the source of infection by monoclonal antibody typing.

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