Peste des petits ruminants (PPR)virus antibodies in African grey duiker(Sylvicapra Grimmia)

Abstract

The prevalence rate of antibodies to peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV) and rinderpest Virus (RPV) antigens was studied using 38 sera samples collected from African grey duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia). Of the total, 4 (10.5%) were positive for antibodies to PPRV, while none (0%) was positive for RPV. The role of wildlife in the epizootiology of peste des petits
ruminants is discussed.

Key words: African grey duiker, Sheep. Goats, PPRV, RPV, Antibodies