Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Two types of canine coronavirus found in puppies with diarrhea
By Pratelli, Annamaria et al.·Published in Journal of clinical microbiology·2004·Department of Animal Health and Well-Being, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Two genotypes of canine coronavirus simultaneously detected in the fecal samples of dogs with diarrhea.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of puppies with diarrhea had their fecal samples tested for canine coronaviruses (CCoVs). The tests found two types of the virus: type I in 10 samples and type II in 6 samples, but most samples (53) showed both types at the same time. This suggests that multiple strains of the virus can infect dogs and cause diarrhea. If your puppy is experiencing diarrhea, it’s important to consult your veterinarian for appropriate testing and treatment options.
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Abstract
Sixty-nine fecal samples from diarrheic puppies were examined by reverse transcription-PCR assays for the M and the S genes of canine coronaviruses (CCoVs). The isolates in 10 samples were recognized as CCoV type I, and the isolates in 6 samples were recognized as CCoV type II, while isolates of both genotypes were simultaneously detected in 53 samples.
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