Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
RVA in Pet, Sheltered, and Stray Dogs and Cats in Brazil.
- Journal:
- Topics in companion animal medicine
- Year:
- 2022
- Authors:
- Flores, Patrícia S et al.
- Affiliation:
- Instituto de Microbiologia Paulo de Gó · Brazil
Abstract
Rotaviruses species A (RVA) are etiological agents of diarrhoea and are considered zoonotic viruses; yet the epidemiology of RVA among pet animals is largely unknown. RVA was detected in 38 of 308 faecal samples (12.3%) from pet, sheltered, or stray dogs and cats in 2 municipalities of Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. The results indicated that these viruses are common in canine and feline populations and underscore the importance of improved monitoring of common pathogens in companion animals, with increased awareness of the potential for interspecies transmission events.
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