Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Influenza D virus exposure in cats and dogs in Europe 2015-2024
By Trombetta, Claudia Maria et al.·Published in Emerging infectious diseases·2026·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Multicenter Serologic Investigation of Influenza D Virus in Cats and Dogs, Europe, 2015-2024.
Plain-English summary
A study in Europe found that a small number of dogs and cats tested positive for the influenza D virus (IDV) in Ukraine, with 2.46% of dogs and 0.85% of cats showing signs of exposure. However, no cases were found in France or Italy during the study period from 2015 to 2024. This suggests that while IDV is present in some areas, it is not widespread among pets in Europe. Pet owners should stay informed about local outbreaks but can be reassured that the virus was not detected in many regions.
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Abstract
We conducted a multicenter study in Europe (France, Italy, and Ukraine) to assess the seroprevalence of influenza D virus (IDV) in domestic cats and dogs. Serum samples from France (2015-2018) and Italy (2023-2024) showed no IDV positivity. In Ukraine, 2.46% of dogs and 0.85% of cats tested IDV-positive in 2024.
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