Intraneuronal Parvoviral Infection in the Lateral Geniculate Nucleus of a Juvenile Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

Journal of Wildlife Diseases 2026

View at publisher
Authors: Darian L. Giannino, Elizabeth Signore, Madeline Vile, Eman Anis, Dhani Prakoso, Kevin D. Niedringhaus
DOI: 10.7589/jwd-d-25-00165
Cited by: 0
References: 11

Abstract

Necropsy and histopathology of a juvenile bobcat (Lynx rufus) revealed neuronal necrosis with nuclear inclusion bodies and vacuolation and immunolabeling with parvovirus immunohistochemistry. Infection with canine parvovirus was confirmed by PCR. This brain lesion is an uncommon manifestation of parvovirus in non-neonatal animals and is particularly rare in wild felids.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Animal Virus Infections Studies Virology and Viral Diseases Parvovirus B19 Infection Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Volume
62
Issue
2
Pages
526–528
Publication date
20 April 2026
Language
EN