EFFECT OF HIBERNATION ON THE RETENTION OF VIRAL AGENTS BY ARCTIC GROUND SQUIRRELS,
Abstract
Active and hibernating Arctic ground squirrels were given doses of specific viral agents per os to determine the effect of hibernation on the retention of these agents in the intestinal tract of the animals. The agents administered included an Escherichia coli phage, and ECHO-6 and Coxsackie B-3 viruses. The results indicate that hibernation serves to extend the period of time during which the specific agents can be recovered from the animals. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0419977
Entities
People
- J. P. Schmidt
- T. G. Metcalf