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1 July 1976 RABIES ANTIBODIES IN SERA OF WILD BIRDS
PATRICIA M. GOUGH, RICHARD D. JORGENSON
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Abstract

Three hundred forty-three birds representing six orders and 22 species were examined serologically for antibodies against rabies. Low passive hemagglutination titers were observed in 23 samples. Fifteen of 65 (23.1%) predatory birds and 8 of 278 (2.9%) non-predatory birds were positive. Rabies antibody positive sera from non-predatory species were from species commonly thought to be scavengers suggesting the importance of the oral route for the presentation of rabies virus to birds.

GOUGH and JORGENSON: RABIES ANTIBODIES IN SERA OF WILD BIRDS
PATRICIA M. GOUGH and RICHARD D. JORGENSON "RABIES ANTIBODIES IN SERA OF WILD BIRDS," Journal of Wildlife Diseases 12(3), 392-395, (1 July 1976). https://doi.org/10.7589/0090-3558-12.3.392
Received: 5 December 1975; Published: 1 July 1976
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