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Canine alphacoronavirus found in free-roaming dogs in Bangladesh
By Hossain, Mohammad Enayet et al.·Published in Viruses·2021·International Centre for Diarrhoeal Diseases Research·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Detection and Molecular Characterization of Canine Alphacoronavirus in Free-Roaming Dogs, Bangladesh.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of free-roaming dogs in Bangladesh was tested for canine coronavirus (CCoV), which can cause serious stomach issues. Out of 69 dogs sampled, only three tested positive for the virus. This suggests that CCoV is present in the dog population there, which could be a concern for both animal and human health due to the potential for transmission. The researchers recommend further studies to better understand how this virus spreads among dogs and its possible effects on humans.
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Abstract
Canine coronavirus (CCoV) is widespread among the dog population and causes gastrointestinal disorders, and even fatal cases. As the zoonotic transmission of viruses from animals to humans has become a worldwide concern nowadays, it is necessary to screen free-roaming dogs for their common pathogens due to their frequent interaction with humans. We conducted a cross-sectional study to detect and characterize the known and novel Corona, Filo, Flavi, and Paramyxoviruses in free-roaming dogs in Bangladesh. Between 2009-10 and 2016-17, we collected swab samples from 69 dogs from four districts of Bangladesh, tested using RT-PCR and sequenced. None of the samples were positive for Filo, Flavi, and Paramyxoviruses. Only three samples (4.3%; 95% CI: 0.9-12.2) tested positive for Canine Coronavirus (CCoV). The CCoV strains identified were branched with strains of genotype CCoV-II with distinct distances. They are closely related to CCoVs from the UK, China, and other CoVs isolated from different species, which suggests genetic recombination and interspecies transmission of CCoVs. These findings indicate that CCoV is circulating in dogs of Bangladesh. Hence, we recommend future studies on epidemiology and genetic characterization with full-genome sequencing of emerging coronaviruses in companion animals in Bangladesh.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35062271/