Viruses in the order Nidovirales have recently been described in ball pythons in various countries. They are associated with pneumonia and stomatitis and appear to be important pathogens in various python species. Virus detection can be carried out from oral swabs and tracheal washes, in dead animals the lung should be included for diagnostic testing.
Sample Requirements
swab (pharynx or trachea), tracheal lavage, tissue (e.g. lung or trachea) .
swab (pharynx or trachea), tracheal lavage, tissue (e.g. lung or trachea)
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