Title of article :
Molecular characterization of canine and feline kobuvirus infections in Iran
Author/Authors :
Aftab ، Ghazal Department of Clinical Sciences - Faculty of Specialized Veterinary Science - Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch , Arfaee ، Farnoosh Department of Clinical Sciences - Faculty of Specialized Veterinary Science - Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch , Akhtardanesh ، Baharak Department of Clinical Sciences - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Shahid Bahonar University , Nikbakht Brujeni ، Gholamreza Department of Microbiology - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - University of Tehran
Abstract :
Kobuviruses are viral pathogens with broad host range presented in human gastroenteritis cases; but, the pathogenesis of these viruses in companion animals is not well described. In the present study, the presence of canine (CaKVs) and feline kobuviruses (FeKVs) was detected in the 100 fecal samples of diarrhoeic and healthy companion dogs and cats by polymerase chain reaction in Tehran, Iran. The prevalence of infection was estimated as 8.00% and 4.00% in dogs and cats, respectively. All positive samples were belonged to non-diarrhoeic animals except for a feline sample being co-infected with panleukopenia. Sequence analysis showed multiple point mutations in canine and feline Iranian strains and new feline strain was detected in the present study. This is the first detection of CaKVs and FeKVs in Iran; but, the exact role of these enteric viral pathogens and their zoonotic risks are better to be clarified in all endemic regions.
Keywords :
Canine Kobuviruses , Feline Kobuviruses , Iran , Phylogenic Analysis
Journal title :
Veterinary Research Forum
Journal title :
Veterinary Research Forum
