Cetaceans are well-regarded as sentinels for toxin exposure. Emerging studies suggest that
cetaceans can also develop neuropathological changes associated with neurodegenerative …

In August 2021, a large-scale mortality event affected harbor porpoises (Phocoena
phocoena) in the Netherlands. Pathology and ancillary testing of 22 animals indicated that …

The monitoring of stranded marine mammals represents a strategic method to assess their
health, conservation status, and ecological role in the marine ecosystem. Networks …

Pestiviruses typically infect members of the order Artiodactyla, including ruminants and pigs,
although putative rat and bat pestiviruses have also been described. In the present study …

Infectious and inflammatory processes are among the most common causes of central
nervous system involvement in stranded cetaceans. Meningitis and encephalitis are among …

River dolphins are a highly threatened polyphyletic group comprised of four odontocete
families: Iniidae, Pontoporiidae, Lipotidae, and Platanistidae, the first two endemic to South …

Brucella ceti infections have been increasingly reported in cetaceans. In this study, we
analyzed all cases of B. ceti infection detected in striped dolphins stranded along the Italian …

Simple Summary Herpesviruses (HVs) are a large family of DNA viruses infecting animals
(including insects and mollusks) and humans. Cetaceans can be also infected by HVs …

Harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) in the North Sea live in an environment heavily
impacted by humans, the consequences of which are a concern for their health. Autopsies …

Simple Summary In this study we describe the molecular and pathological characteristics of
alpha-and gamma-herpesvirus infection of the central nervous system of stranded …