Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diagnostic investigation of emerging viruses of companion animals.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Kapil, Sanjay et al.
- Affiliation:
- Oklahoma State University · United States
Plain-English summary
This article discusses the challenges veterinarians face in identifying new viral diseases in small pets. Because viruses can change quickly, it can be difficult to recognize them based on symptoms alone. If a pet shows signs of illness and standard tests don't provide clear answers, veterinarians are encouraged to collaborate with diagnostic labs to find the right diagnosis. The authors emphasize the importance of timely and accurate detection to help manage these emerging viral threats effectively.
Abstract
In this article, the authors are specifically concerned with the timely and accurate detection of emerging diseases of small animals that are viral in origin. Veterinarians are bound to encounter emerging viruses in their practice. The problem is unavoidable, because viruses are highly mutagenic. Even the immune response dictates the nature of virus that evolves in a host. If the clinical signs and diagnostic methods fail to correlate, the veterinarian should work with the diagnostic laboratory to solve the diagnostic puzzle.
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