Molecular and serological surveillance of canine enteric viruses in stray dogs from Vila do Maio, Cape Verde.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infections caused by canine parvovirus, canine distemper virus and canine coronavirus are an important cause of mortality and morbidity in dogs worldwide. Prior to this study, no information was available concerning the incidence and prevalence of these viruses in Cape Verde archipelago.

Results

To provide information regarding the health status of the canine population in Vila do Maio, Maio Island, Cape Verde, 53 rectal swabs were collected from 53 stray dogs during 2010 and 93 rectal swabs and 88 blood samples were collected from 125 stray dogs in 2011. All rectal swabs (2010 n = 53; 2011 n = 93) were analysed for the presence of canine parvovirus, canine distemper virus and canine coronavirus nucleic acids by quantitative PCR methods. Specific antibodies agains

SUBMITTER: Castanheira P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4005843 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature