Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pneumovirus infection found in shelter dogs with sudden breathing
By Renshaw, Randall W et al.·Published in Emerging infectious diseases·2010·Cornell University, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pneumovirus in dogs with acute respiratory disease.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of shelter dogs with coughing and sneezing symptoms were tested for respiratory viruses, and researchers found a new virus likely related to murine pneumovirus. This virus was isolated from nasal and throat swabs of dogs suffering from acute respiratory disease. While the exact impact on the dogs' health is not detailed, the discovery highlights the presence of new respiratory viruses that could affect dogs in confined settings. Pet owners should be aware of respiratory symptoms in their dogs and consult their veterinarian if they notice any signs of illness.
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Abstract
To determine which respiratory viruses circulate among confined dogs, we analyzed nasal and pharyngeal swab specimens from shelter dogs with acute respiratory disease. An unknown virus was isolated. Monoclonal antibody testing indicated that it was probably a pneumovirus. PCR and sequence analysis indicated that it was closely related to murine pneumovirus.
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