Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Novel H5N2 flu virus found in a dog in China
By Zhan, Guang-jian et al.·Published in Veterinary microbiology·2012·Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, China·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Genetic characterization of a novel influenza A virus H5N2 isolated from a dog in China.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog in China showed signs of the flu, such as coughing and lethargy, and was found to have a new strain of the influenza virus called H5N2. This virus was identified through testing and is believed to have come from a mix of different viruses found in various animals. While the study focused on the genetic details of the virus, it highlights the importance of monitoring flu cases in pets. If your dog shows flu-like symptoms, it's best to consult your veterinarian for advice and possible treatment options.
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Abstract
An influenza virus, A/canine/Shandong/JT01/2009, has been isolated from a dog exhibiting classical flu signs in China. HAI and NAI assays subtyped A/canine/Shandong/JT01/2009 as a H5N2 like virus. Phylogenetic reconstructions indicated strong relationships with viruses from various hosts and dispersed geographic locations. These analyses indicate A/canine/Shandong/JT01/2009 is a novel virus generated by complex reassortment of the viral segments.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22033043/