Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Canine pneumovirus causing cough and nasal discharge in shelter dogs
By Nicola Decaro et al.·Published in PLoS ONE·2014·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Full-genome analysis of a canine pneumovirus causing acute respiratory disease in dogs, Italy.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 37 dogs at a shelter in Italy developed coughing and nasal discharge due to an outbreak of canine infectious respiratory disease linked to a new virus called canine pneumovirus. These dogs did not have a fever, but the symptoms indicated a respiratory issue. Researchers found that this virus was similar to strains seen in the USA and even related to a virus that affects mice. Understanding this virus could help in developing vaccines to protect dogs from future outbreaks.
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Abstract
An outbreak of canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD) associated to canine pneumovirus (CnPnV) infection is reported. The outbreak occurred in a shelter of the Apulia region and involved 37 out of 350 dogs that displayed cough and/or nasal discharge with no evidence of fever. The full-genomic characterisation showed that the causative agent (strain Bari/100-12) was closely related to CnPnVs that have been recently isolated in the USA, as well as to murine pneumovirus, which is responsible for respiratory disease in mice. The present study represents a useful contribution to the knowledge of the pathogenic potential of CnPnV and its association with CIRD in dogs. Further studies will elucidate the pathogenicity and epidemiology of this novel pneumovirus, thus addressing the eventual need for specific vaccines.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0085220