Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Canine influenza H3N2 outbreak and control in Ontario dogs 2017-2018
By Weese, J Scott et al.·Published in Emerging infectious diseases·2019·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Emergence and Containment of Canine Influenza Virus A(H3N2), Ontario, Canada, 2017-2018.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 104 dogs in Ontario, Canada, were diagnosed with canine influenza virus (CIV) A(H3N2) between late 2017 and late 2018, showing symptoms like coughing and fever. The virus spread quickly in places like kennels and veterinary clinics, with two dogs sadly dying from the infection. To control the outbreaks, veterinarians tested suspected cases, traced contacts, and isolated infected dogs for 28 days. These measures were effective in stopping the virus from spreading further, highlighting the importance of quick diagnosis and response to outbreaks.
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Abstract
Canine influenza virus (CIV) A(H3N2) was identified in 104 dogs in Ontario, Canada, during December 28, 2017-October 30, 2018, in distinct epidemiologic clusters. High morbidity rates occurred within groups of dogs, and kennels and a veterinary clinic were identified as foci of infection. Death attributable to CIV infection occurred in 2 (2%) of 104 diagnosed cases. A combination of testing of suspected cases, contact tracing and testing, and 28-day isolation of infected dogs was used, and CIV transmission was contained in each outbreak. Dogs recently imported from Asia were implicated as the source of infection. CIV H3N2 spread rapidly within groups in this immunologically naive population; however, containment measures were apparently effective, demonstrating the potential value of prompt diagnosis and implementation of CIV control measures.
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