Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
7th International Conference on Avian, Herpetological, Exotic Mammal, Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, Lisbon, Portekiz, 11 - 15 Nisan 2026, ss.542, (Özet Bildiri)
Introduction: Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a highly contagious and often fatal viral infection affecting domestic and wild canids, with potential for interspecies transmission. Although CDV has been reported in
Türkiye, circulation and strain diversity among wild canids are poorly understood. This multidisciplinary study investigates clinical, pathological, and molecular characteristics of CDV in wild canids from the coastal regions of
Samsun. Patients and Methods: Within this ongoing project, wild canids brought to the Wild Animal Diseases Clinic by the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks or citizens are examined. Based on the initial
samples collected to date during the early phase of the project, three golden jackals (Canis aureus) have been evaluated. Blood and nasal swab samples were analyzed by ELISA and PCR. Necropsy and histopathological
examinations were performed on deceased or euthanized individuals to assess systemic lesions. Results: These cases represent the initial findings of a broader surveillance effort initiated in late 2025, based
on prior CDV detections in wild canids from the region. CDV positivity was confirmed in two of three jackals, both showing tonic-clonic convulsions. Histopathology revealed non-suppurative encephalitis compatible
with viral infection. The negative juvenile was found roadside in poor condition. Additional sampling and strain characterization are ongoing. These findings highlight the importance of continued monitoring to better
understand the epidemiological role of wild canids in CDV maintenance. Conclusions: Preliminary results confirm CDV circulation among wild canids and emphasize the need for ongoing
surveillance to elucidate viral diversity, assess spillover risk to domestic populations, and guide vaccination strategies.