Simple Summary We review the literature on tattoo skin disease (TSD), a poxviral
dermatopathy of cetaceans, and provide new insights. In addition, new necropsy reports for …

Marine mammals serve as sentinels for environmental health, offering insights into
ecosystem health. Enhancing management and conservation strategies for these species …

Hepatic and pulmonary lesions are common in cetaceans, despite their poorly understood
viral etiology. Herpesviruses (HV), adenoviruses (AdV) and hepatitis E virus (HEV) are …

Cetacean morbillivirus (CeMV; Paramyxoviridae) is the most significant pathogen of
cetaceans worldwide. The novel “multi-host” Guiana dolphin (Sotalia guianensis; GD)-CeMV …

Rough-toothed dolphins, Steno bredanensis, are closely associated with coastal waters in
the Southwestern Atlantic Ocean, increasing the exposure to multiple stressors, such as …

Fifty-five skin lesions from 31 stranded cetaceans along the Canary coasts (2011–2021)
were submitted to macroscopic, histological, and molecular analyses to confirm infection by …

Herpesvirus (HV) infections in cetaceans are frequently associated with skin and mucosal
lesions. Although HV infections have been reported worldwide, their occurrence in southern …

Coastal areas are associated with anthropogenic activities and stressors that can expose
the marine fauna to negative cumulative impacts. Apex predators, such as dolphins, can flag …

An unusual mortality event (UME) attributed to morbillivirus infection was identified in two
Guiana dolphin populations from the Southeastern Brazilian coast. The aim of this study was …

Nowadays, zoos and aquariums, along with the constant advancement of sociocultural
moral values, are proactively committed to ensuring and safeguarding cetacean health …