Localization of the Rabies Virus Antigen in Merkel Cells in the Follicle-Sinus Complexes of Muzzle Skins of Rabid Dogs

    September 2016 in “ Journal of virological methods ”
    Taichi Shimatsu, Harumi Shinozaki, Kazunori Kimitsuki … Chun‐Ho Park
    Studysummary In this study, rabies virus antigens were detected in the outer root sheath of the follicle-sinus complex in the muzzle skin of rabid dogs, suggesting its usefulness as an alternative diagnostic specimen.
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