Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
New type of norovirus found in dogs with diarrhea
By Mesquita, João Rodrigo et al.·Published in Emerging infectious diseases·2010·University of Porto·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Novel norovirus in dogs with diarrhea.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with diarrhea was tested for a new type of norovirus, and it was found in 40% of those with diarrhea compared to only 9% of dogs without diarrhea. This virus appears to be different from other known noroviruses, suggesting it may belong to a new group. While the study highlights the presence of this virus in affected dogs, it does not provide specific treatment outcomes or recovery details. If your dog has diarrhea, it's important to consult your veterinarian for appropriate care.
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Abstract
To identify the prevalence and genetic variability of noroviruses in dogs, we tested fecal samples by using reverse transcription-PCR. We found canine norovirus in 40% and 9% of dogs with and without diarrhea, respectively. The virus was genetically unrelated to other noroviruses and constitutes a tentative new genogroup.
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