Experimental Vesicular Exanthema of Swine Virus and San Miguel Sea Lion Virus Infection in Phocid Seals

Abstract

Studies with vesicular exanthema of swine virus type A48 and San Miguel sea lion virus type 2 indicated that phocid (harp) seals could be infected with these caliciviruses, but the resultant disease was inapparent or mild and self-limiting. As in swine, lesions were limited to sparsely haired or nonhaired regions of the skin and tongue. Unlike swine, however, antivirus titers in seals were low and transient. © 1982, American College of Veterinary Pathologists. All rights reserved.