Virome of canine lymph nodes: identification of viruses with zoonotic potential.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Zoonotic infectious diseases have significantly impacted global public health, as exemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic that triggered an unprecedented worldwide crisis with millions of infections. Among animals closely associated with humans, canines occupy a prominent position due to their extensive integration into human daily life. Consequently, investigating the virome of canines in close contact with humans holds significant scientific and public health implications.

Results

This study selected lymph node tissues from 24 dogs in close contact with humans from Shanghai and Henan, specifically collecting submandibular lymph nodes and carefully removing surrounding fat and connective tissues. Through comprehensive metagenomic analysis, we assembled 17 complete v

SUBMITTER: Huang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12573906 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature