Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Astrovirus and kobuvirus types found in Korean dogs with diarrhea
By Choi, Sarah et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2014·Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Phylogenetic analysis of astrovirus and kobuvirus in Korean dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 91 dogs in Korea with diarrhea was tested for viruses in their feces, and researchers found that about half of them had canine kobuviruses (CKoVs), while a small number had canine astroviruses (CAstVs). The study revealed that the CKoVs were closely related to strains found in the UK and the USA, while the CAstVs showed genetic similarities to those from Europe. This suggests that these viruses are circulating among the dog population in South Korea. Understanding these viruses can help veterinarians better diagnose and treat dogs with diarrhea.
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Abstract
Astroviruses and kobuviruses are frequently found in mammalian feces, including that of humans. The present study examined fecal samples from 91 Korean dogs suffering from diarrhea. Canine astroviruses (CAstVs) and canine kobuviruses (CKoVs) were identified in 2 (2.1%) and 46 (50.6%) dogs, respectively. Nucleotide sequence analysis coupled with phylogenetic analysis using the neighbor-joining method showed that CAstVs clustered into four genetically diverse groups. Two Korean CAstVs belonged to group 2 alongside strains isolated in Italy and France. Twelve of the Korean CKoVs belonged to a single clade, along with strain UK003 identified in the UK and six CKoVs identified in the USA. Thus, the results suggest that the Korean strain of CAstV is closely related to strains isolated in Europe. Surely, CKoV in South Korea could identify the circulation among dogs population.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24784439/