Histopathologic and Genomic Characterization of a Novel Caprine Astrovirus Identified in a Boer Goat Kid in Illinois, United States.

ABSTRACT: Astroviruses are non-enveloped, positive-sense single-stranded RNA viruses known to infect various mammals and birds, including humans, often causing gastrointestinal disorders. In recent years, astroviruses have also been linked to neurological and respiratory diseases across several species, including ruminants, mink, deer, and other mammals. Notably, astrovirus infections in goats have been documented in countries such as Switzerland and China, where novel genotypes have been identified in fecal samples. However, their role in the context of disease remains unclear, and reports focusing solely on goat astrovirus in the United States have not been published. A necropsy case of a Boer goat kid with a history of diarrhea was submitted for investigation following death in January 2025. Fres

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12846467 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature