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Aleutian Mink Disease

Medical Definition: A slow progressive disease of mink caused by the ALEUTIAN MINK DISEASE VIRUS. It is characterized by poor reproduction, weight loss, autoimmunity, hypergammaglobulinemia, increased susceptibility to bacterial infections, and death from renal failure. The disease occurs in all color types, but mink which are homozygous recessive for the Aleutian gene for light coat color are particularly susceptible.
Guide Notes: caused by a parvovirus; don't forget also MINK (NIM) & check tag ANIMALS
Previously Indexed: Carnivora (1966-1967),Mink (1968-1970),Virus Diseases (1966-1970)

Aleutian Mink Disease Medical Definitions and Terms

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