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First report of virus causing flu-like disease in bobtail lizards

Murdoch University

Author: Anonym/Monday, 20 March 2017/Categories: Hosts, Reptiles, Investigation and diagnostics, General Wildlife & Emerging Diseases

Murdoch University News "In a world first, Murdoch University researchers have discovered the presence of a new virus in bobtail lizards, which may be threatening the iconic species. A flu-like disease has led to large numbers of native bobtail lizards going into rehabilitation or care for 20 years with no known cause. Using next generation sequencing techniques, researchers examined wild bobtails admitted to wildlife care facilities in the Perth metropolitan region and found the existence of a brand new virus species associated with the disease– the first reported in a lizard species in the world. The findings were recently published by Dr Mark O’Dea, Dr Bethany Jackson, Pally Xavier and Associate Professor Kris Warren from Murdoch’s School of Veterinary and Life Sciences and Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre’s Carol Jackson….”

Click here>> for the relevant Journal Article: O’Dea MA, Jackson B, Jackson C, Xavier P, Warren K (2016) Discovery and Partial Genomic Characterisation of a Novel Nidovirus Associated with Respiratory Disease in Wild Shingleback Lizards (Tiliqua rugosa).PLoS ONE 11(11): e0165209. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0165209

Research at Murdoch University has developed a quantitative real-time PCR for detection of a novel nidovirus from oral and nasal swabs of infected animals. This is now available as a diagnostic service for all suspected infected reptiles (lizard or snake) or reptiles in quarantine.
Click here>> for more information on Murdoch University's diagnostic service for shingleback nidovirus.

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First report of virus causing flu-like disease in bobtail lizards

Murdoch University